Antonio Cassano supplied one other uncompromising tackle Inter Milan, praising Cristian Chivu after the win over Lecce whereas launching a fierce assault on Simone Inzaghi.
, the previous Inter and Italy striker analysed the slender victory and insisted Inter deserved the three factors regardless of a tough efficiency.
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Fatigue clearly affected the Nerazzurri, however Cassano nonetheless noticed a facet that created greater than their opponents.
“Inter deserved it for me,” he stated. “They didn’t play effectively and so they have been drained, however they did greater than Lecce. Take away Siebert’s likelihood and Inter gained the match on benefit.”
Chivu’s tactical selections then grew to become the centre of Cassano’s evaluation. He pointed to a transparent distinction in method between the 2 benches.
“The opposite coach went striker for striker, midfielder for midfielder,” Cassano defined.
“Chivu did the alternative. He performed with three forwards and . Then, ten minutes after the objective, he took off an attacker and went again to the unique system.”
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That sequence, in Cassano’s view, revealed Chivu’s character.
“That takes braveness,” he continued. “He has braveness like the good coaches and he doesn’t care. He speaks how he desires, does what he likes primarily based on the gamers and doesn’t a**-kiss anybody.”
Cassano Impressed By Chivu At Inter And Mocks ‘Genius’ Inzaghi
MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, reacts in the course of the UEFA Champions League Last 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Soccer Area on Could 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Picture by Dan Mullan/Getty Photos)
Drawing on previous examples, Cassano in contrast Chivu’s mindset to that of Luis Enrique throughout his time at Roma.
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“After I heard Chivu communicate, it jogged my memory of Luis Enrique,” he stated.
“They criticised him as a result of he didn’t do coaching camps. Then he left and gained all the pieces. In Italy we aren’t used to one thing higher or completely different. We like yes-men, defensive soccer, snakes lined in oil.”
From Cassano’s perspective, Chivu had already made his mark whatever the consequence. “He gained the match, however he had already gained earlier than that,” he claimed.
“He gained for a way he presents himself, for a way the crew performs, and for the credibility he has created.”
Cassano then turned his focus to Inzaghi, reserving his harshest criticism for .
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“In contrast to the ‘genius’ who spent 4 years promoting himself effectively and prompted solely disasters,” he stated.
“He did extra harm than a hailstorm. Chivu has already gained due to the influence he’s had and since he made the press perceive sure issues.”
To conclude, Cassano grouped Chivu with one other coach he charges extremely. “Chivu and Fabregas are completely different,” he stated. “They’re destined to go away. Italy doesn’t deserve them. They’re meant to educate the largest groups in Europe.”