Former Inter Milan midfielder Stephane Dalmat believes Cristian Chivu has but to instill his philosophy at San Siro.
Chatting with Tribuna.com by way of , the Frenchman delivered his verdict on Chivu’s early days in command of the Nerazzurri.
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returned to Giuseppe Meazza in June.
Certainly, after conquering the well-known treble as a participant and training the Primavera facet, he has taken a brand new function in Milan.
With Simone Inzaghi immediately deciding to swap Inter for Al-Hilal, time was of the essence for the 20-time Italian champions.
Beppe Marotta needed to act swiftly to fill the emptiness, with the 2025 FIFA Membership World Cup ready within the wings.
Regardless of initially pursuing Como boss , Inter needed to admit defeat, because the Spaniard selected to remain at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Subsequently, the Nerazzurri turned to Chivu, who had solely had 13 Serie A video games underneath his belt as a supervisor.
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Nevertheless, the Romanian has defied his lack of expertise, reaching spectacular outcomes this season.
Stephane Dalmat Unimpressed with Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu seems on earlier than the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“Regardless of being a coach with restricted expertise, he has proven that he can do effectively match after match,” Dalmat mentioned. “He’ll enhance additional.
“He’s doing an excellent job, however not a unprecedented one,” the Frenchman added.
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“The issue is that, for my part, Inter have much less high quality than everybody needs to make out.
“And although they’re doing effectively general, they nonetheless haven’t absolutely discovered Chivu’s model.”
Requested whether or not they want reinforcements in January, Dalmat replied: “They have already got an excellent squad.
“In the summertime, they signed a number of younger gamers who must be given extra belief.
“In the event that they should do one thing necessary, it’s higher to do it from subsequent season.”
Then, he supplied his opinion on Andy Diouf’s tough patch.
“He’s rising, however he hasn’t but proven all his qualities,” Dalmat acknowledged. “Furthermore, he’s not taking part in in his pure place.
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“Chivu wants to present him extra belief.”
Moreover, Dalmat jumped to Ange-Yoan Bonny’s protection following a missed penalty towards Bologna.
“Penalties are solely missed by those that take them. I think about him an fascinating participant.
“He wants extra continuity, although he faces very sturdy competitors.”
In the meantime, he assessed Marcus Thuram’s dip in type.
“For me, it’s the consequence of final season, which left its mark each bodily and psychologically.”
Lastly, Dalmat named AC Milan, Roma, Juventus, and Napoli as Inter’s fiercest Scudetto rivals.