Cristian Chivu insists ‘the Scudetto just isn’t received but’ after their eighth consecutive Serie A victory, . ‘We’ve had ups and downs, the gamers by no means grumble.’
The Nerazzurri wanted a lift after the stunning Champions League elimination by the hands of Bodo/Glimt, as they misplaced each house and away legs of the play-off.
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It was a troublesome slog to interrupt down Genoa, as they wanted a second of Federico Dimarco magic with that volley, adopted by a Hakan Calhanoglu penalty for Alex Amorim’s dealing with offence.
Chivu retains Inter on their toes
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu gestures through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“We had been effectively conscious of the significance of this match for what we’ve performed and need to do within the closing weeks of the season,”
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“I’ll take these three factors, as a result of it was not simple, we had been going through a workforce in good condition that is aware of learn how to trigger issues. It was out sixteenth recreation in 50-odd days, so we would have liked to maintain it going.
“Dimarco is in his greatest type, serving to us to attain our ambitions, as are all of the gamers.”
This outcome means Inter are momentarily 13 factors clear on the prime of the Serie A desk, awaiting Milan’s match with Cremonese on Sunday, after eight consecutive victories.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their workforce’s second from the penalty spot purpose through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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It’s exceptional that Inter have received 14 of their final 15 Serie A video games, however crashed out so sluggishly from the Champions League.
“We put together each match in one of the best ways, mentally and bodily, treating each recreation the identical manner with out trying on the title of our opponents,” defined Chivu.
“That’s what we’ve got been attempting to do for the reason that begin of the season. There are 11 rounds to go, 33 factors up for grabs, so the Scudetto just isn’t received but. We’ve had ups and downs, however need to construct on all the great issues we’ve performed within the final two and a half months.”
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Nicolo’ Barella of FC Internazionale reacts through the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa CFC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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They’re additionally making ready for the primary leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final towards Como on Tuesday night, then the Derby della Madonnina with Milan subsequent weekend.
“All 24 gamers work exhausting and have a profitable mentality, they by no means grumble, and at all times settle for the truth of the state of affairs whether or not it’s in Serie A, the Cup or Champions League. We need to be aggressive, we’ve had ups and downs, however we’ve got ambition and are in good condition,” assured Chivu.
Solely twice earlier than of their historical past, in 2006-07 and 2023-24, have the Nerazzurri picked up a minimum of 67 factors after 27 Serie A rounds.