Inter head coach Cristian Chivu has warned that the ‘subsequent huge menace is all the time simply across the nook’ within the Champions League as Inter put together to tackle Slavia Prague, and has confirmed that Yann Sommer will return to his beginning place on Tuesday evening.
The Nerazzurri will host Slavia Prague in San Siro on Tuesday night (20.00 BST), after within the opening spherical of Champions League league section fixtures a fortnight in the past.
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Inter had a barely rocky begin to their 2025-26 marketing campaign, slipping to consecutive league defeats in opposition to Juventus and Udinese in September, however have since gone on to win their final three matches in a row throughout all competitions.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, appears to be like on previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD1 match between AFC Ajax and FC Internazionale Milano at Johan Cruijff Enviornment on September 17, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photograph by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photos)
Chivu, talking at his pre-match , insisted that he’s largely happy with what he has seen from his gamers within the early levels of the season.
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“I’ve all the time preferred the performances I’ve seen even when we’ve not had a lot time to organize. We now have to consider the following sport, as a result of the following huge menace is all the time simply across the nook.
“I all the time anticipate continuity and a focus to the utmost. I anticipate an more and more dominant staff, and we now have to be good at understanding moments in-game. We now have to grasp what we have to do to deliver house the victory.”
Chivu was requested what has shocked him essentially the most concerning the present Inter squad at his disposal.
He replied: “The need to be dominant and to make adjustments. It is a group of actual males, and I’ve not taken their software as a right.”
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And when requested how far Inter can go on this season’s Champions League, Chivu mentioned: “We will’t look too far forward. We now have to maintain our toes on the bottom as a result of expectations can create disappointment.”
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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, gestures throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Chivu was requested when supporters may be capable to see summer time signing Ange-Yoan Bonny concerned within the beginning line-up.
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He replied: “Everyone seems to be making it tough by coaching properly. It’s as much as me, I attempt to please everybody as a result of they deserved it, and are valued. The suitable time will come for everybody. They’re all the time elevating the bar. Everybody applies themself, as starters and as substitutes.
“I’ve 22 starters, that’s what I imagine. If somebody provides extra, or if somebody provides much less, I all the time take the accountability.”
And when requested whether or not Yann Sommer will return in aim after a chance for Josep Martinez throughout this weekend, Chivu mentioned: “Sommer will begin from the start tomorrow.
“We’ve made adjustments since I’ve been right here, and there’s all the time a meritocracy. I’m conscious of the truth that you may’t lose that steadiness.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 6: Yann Sommer goalkeeper of FC Internazionale appears to be like on throughout the Serie A match between Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 6, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
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The place does Chivu really feel that Inter have performed properly, defensively talking?
“The stress and the aggression on second balls. How we occupy the pitch, the will to win duels.”
And what does he anticipate from Tuesday’s sport in opposition to Slavia?
“A tough sport, like all matches in Europe. We all know that they’ve continuity, they’re unbeaten this season and I’m certain they’ll wish to play an ideal sport.