Inter Milan supervisor Cristian Chivu delivered his verdict on tonight’s irritating 2-1 dwelling defeat to Bodo/Glimt.
Chatting with Sky Sport Italia by way of , the 45-year-old mirrored on Inter’s shocking exit from the Champions League.
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Regardless of a powerful pre-match favoritism, Inter suffered their third consecutive dwelling loss within the Champions League.
After being crushed by and Liverpool towards the top of the league part, the Nerazzurri misplaced to Bodo/Glimt.
In doing so, Kjetil Knutsen’s costs turned the primary Norwegian aspect to progress from a knockout tie since 1987.
In the meantime, the San Siro giants won’t compete within the Spherical of 16 for the primary time for the reason that 2020/21 season.
Although is on the right track to win the Scudetto in his first season on the membership, he has fallen wanting expectations in Europe.
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Certainly, Inter had reached the Champions League last twice in Simone Inzaghi’s final three seasons in cost.
Nonetheless, they couldn’t overcome the primary knockout hurdle this time and can possible need to accept home glory.
Along with working away with the title, Chivu’s males will face Como in a two-legged Coppa Italia semi-final tie.
Cristian Chivu Delivers His Verdict on Inter Milan 1-2 Bodo/Glimt Loss
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts in the course of the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)
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“We tried each potential method towards a crew that was well-organized in a low block, with ten gamers behind the ball,” Chivu mentioned. “We couldn’t break them down, and so they discovered a psychological consolation zone.
“I’ve nothing to reproach the gamers for – they gave every thing with the power they’d, although the opponents had extra, particularly within the second half. We did our greatest, making an attempt to open the sport within the first half.
“Within the second, they managed to create alternatives and scored two objectives. There’s a whole lot of disappointment as a result of we tried to advance, however sadly, they’d extra power.
“Bodo is an organized crew that got here right here to do what they needed to do with dedication. We should congratulate them; they deserved to progress.”
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Then, Chivu assessed Inter’s total Champions League marketing campaign.
“Our objective is to be aggressive, and we’ve at all times acknowledged that,” he added. “We didn’t need to concentrate on issues past our management, issues too distant. Sadly, within the Champions League, we weren’t aggressive.
“We began properly, successful 4 video games in a row, however then we dropped some factors regardless of good performances. The Champions League has a really excessive stage, and should you can’t be exact, opponents punish you for the primary mistake.”
Inter Milan Boss Cristian Chivu Discusses Tactical Choices Throughout Bodo/Glimt Upset
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, gestures in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Chivu additionally mentioned his tactical selections and in-game administration.
“We tried forcing performs after we gained house, and at halftime, I requested for extra persistence to destabilize Bodo’s dense and arranged 4-4-2. We tried some pictures.
“There have been key moments within the field, however we didn’t discover the correct openings. We had many corners, I believe 16. With extra composure, we might have opened the sport within the first half.
“We tried every thing inside our limits and strengths. It’s a pity as a result of possibly if we had scored first, we might have put extra strain on them.”
Lastly, he praised his aspect for making a valiant try to claw their method again into this tie.
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“It’s exhausting to search out power while you play each three days. We in all probability might have attacked the realm extra successfully. However I’ve nothing to reproach the gamers for -maybe we should always have scored early.
“It’s at all times robust to assault a crew with ten males behind the ball. There’s disappointment as a result of we wished to progress.
“We had that objective in thoughts, understanding it wasn’t simple towards a Bodo crew with extra power and a two-goal benefit from the primary leg.