Cristian Chivu takes ‘accountability’ for Inter’s disappointing efficiency to . ‘Evidently I used to be unable to transmit the fitting mentality.’
The Nerazzurri discovered it a lot tougher than anticipated to get the higher of the staff from Kazakhstan, because it wasn’t till the stroke of half-time that Lautaro Martinez managed to bundle over the road.
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Kairat Almaty equalised with Ofri Arad’s free header from a nook, as Carlos Augusto drilled a daisy-cutter into the underside nook from distance to safe the 2-1 victory.
Chivu takes accountability for Inter battle
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, reacts throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“It took us till half-time to interrupt by. I take accountability, as a result of evidently as coach I used to be unable to transmit the fitting mentality,”
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“I used to be unable to indicate them the fitting perspective, which is key in a recreation like this. On the identical time, I realise we play each three days, however we nonetheless ought to’ve executed higher and we should do higher.
“Finally, I’ll take the three factors, they’re good for the desk, seeing as the extent of issue for the ultimate 4 video games within the fixture record is more durable than what we’ve had to date. No Champions League video games are straightforward, even when on paper the opposite staff would possibly look inferior.”
It means Inter win the primary 4 Champions League video games for the primary time of their historical past, however
“I must work tougher, not the gamers. I have to discover the fitting phrases and motivation to lift their focus ranges and perspective. I take that accountability and evidently should do greater than I did in making ready this match over the previous couple of days,” continued a clearly dissatisfied Chivu.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Ofri Arad of FC Kairat scores his staff’s first purpose previous Yann Sommer of Internazionale throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Fabio Capello within the Sky Sport Italia studio tried to reassure the comparatively inexperienced coach, telling him these are all the time the hardest video games for gamers, and there’ll all the time be the danger of dropping that depth.
“Once we had been 2-1 up, we continued to go it round between the centre-backs after which again to the goalkeeper. I’ve received to get them to grasp higher, Kairat had been doing every part doable to equalise, so we must always’ve made extra of them opening up the areas,” replied Chivu.
“We lacked the fitting high quality and sharpness to make the right choices. At one level, we turned frenetic and had been doing issues within the unsuitable second. I perceive, I too was a participant in this kind of match, however I nonetheless take accountability for what I used to be unable to go on to them.”
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, provides the staff directions throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Lautaro Martinez went off at half-time to carry on Ange-Yoan Bonny, so was {that a} tactical determination or a health one?
“It was already agreed he would solely play the primary half. It was necessary to provide him the possibility to steer the staff within the first half, he additionally managed to attain after some tried to fire up hassle round him not scoring for a couple of video games,” defined Chivu.
“He impressed them as captain, he did what he wanted to do, then after the purpose we determined he ought to have some relaxation. He has performed nearly always during the last six video games, in spite of everything.”
Inter tackle Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio this weekend, then go into the break for worldwide obligation, after which there would be the Derby della Madonnina towards Milan. Is Chivu happy with how they’ve been enjoying in his first few months as coach?
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“I’m by no means happy. That doesn’t imply I’m anticipating perfection, however we might’ve executed some issues higher,” replied the Romanian.
“I’ll take the great and dangerous, as a result of it isn’t straightforward to beat sure moments and settle for working with a brand new coach after so lengthy, however I’m working with champions who need an important season.”