Cristian Chivu trusts Inter will ‘get again on our toes’ after the derby defeat and takes recommendation from Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta, however admits Atletico Madrid are much like AC Milan.
It kicks off on the Metropolitano on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT.
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The Nerazzurri have an ideal file within the Champions League thus far this season, having received all 4 video games and conceded only one purpose.
Nonetheless, their Serie A kind may be very completely different, falling to a different large match defeat on the weekend
Chivu sees similar issues for Inter
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu reacts throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“We at all times received again on our toes, and I count on the identical after the derby,”
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“It will likely be an necessary sport, similar to on Sunday, towards a robust opponent. It’s a Champions League tie and we should proceed our optimistic journey.”
It’s significantly regarding that Inter have been so weak when coping with counter-attacks, as a result of that’s the main energy for each Milan and
“I do count on an identical method to the one we noticed on Sunday, they may have organisation, counter-attacks and high quality,” confirmed Chivu.
“We have to be optimistic, impose our fashion on the sport, do the proper preventative marking and transfer the ball round sooner than what we noticed on Sunday. We’ve received to be extra scientific.”
MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale kicks the ball clear while below strain from Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain throughout the UEFA Champions League Closing 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Soccer Enviornment on Might 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photos)
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There have been query marks over goalkeeper Yann Sommer after a expensive error on the Milan purpose, so will he be given the gloves tomorrow or rested?
“I’ve to defend my gamers, I’ve 22 very proficient gamers they usually all need to characterize Inter. Everybody can ask themselves if they may begin or come off the bench.
“These days, I learn the philosophy of Mikel Arteta, who stated there are those that begin matches and people who finish them. Having stated that, the function of the goalkeeper is completely different, Pepo Martinez will get his alternatives and it is going to be his time too when he feels prepared after a tough second.”
Martinez has not performed since he was concerned in a deadly automotive accident final month.