Cristian Chivu couldn’t have imagined a greater approach to kick off his Serie A profession as Inter Milan boss than final evening’s win in opposition to Torino.
Talking to the press after the sport, the 44-year-old hailed the workforce’s efficiency at San Siro through .
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Everybody was excited to see how the Nerazzurri would fare underneath as soon as the league received underway.
Nevertheless, just a few would count on Inter to be as dominant as they had been in opposition to Marco Baroni’s facet.
Certainly, final season’s Serie A runners-up placed on a present, demolishing the Turin outfit 5-0 on dwelling turf.
For Chivu, it was an ideal approach to begin the brand new marketing campaign and banish painful recollections of final season.
In the meantime, for Inter, it was a confidence-boosting victory following a catastrophic loss within the Champions League remaining.
Chivu addressed the press after the sport, urging everybody to remain calm and work onerous.
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Cristian Chivu Requires Calmness After Inter Milan Victory vs Torino
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, gestures in the course of 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 Pictures)
“We confirmed aggression,” Chivu acknowledged. “We approached the match effectively and seemed for vertical play.
“I’m completely satisfied, however in fact, the credit score goes fully to the gamers, and so they deserve it.
“Right this moment they put in an important efficiency, however I’d additionally say let’s keep calm as a result of the season is lengthy.
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“Right this moment was an unknown after simply 4 weeks of labor, however the lads made themselves instantly obtainable. They produced an important show.”
Moreover, he urged his Inter stars to not get carried away.
“The issues I didn’t like, I’ll inform the gamers in non-public,” Chivu added. “We must not ever be glad.
“I noticed good issues, and I’m glad we didn’t concede. There had been some criticism about that.
“I noticed motivated, decided gamers who didn’t wish to let in a aim.
“However calm, I repeat, it’s solely the primary match. There’s nonetheless loads of work to do.”
Then, he admitted he preferred how some gamers behaved after being subbed off.
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“So long as somebody is sad after I take them off… then there shall be controversy, instances…
“It all the time occurs, that is soccer. I’ve by no means seen gamers completely satisfied to be subbed.
“I attempt to be myself, constant and credible, to lift my voice when wanted.
“Generally I exaggerate, however they’re nice males and nice athletes who overlook it after I do.
“We’ve made some agreements on sure issues, and I’m completely satisfied to work with mature males who’re nonetheless motivated to attain one thing essential this season.”
Petar Sucic & Nicolo Barella
MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Petar Sucic of FC Internazionale in motion in the course of the Pre-season Pleasant match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Energy Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Like Chivu, excelled in his first Serie A look at San Siro.
Certainly, the 21-year-old delivered an help within the first half and loved an important sport total.
“I’m completely satisfied for Petar. Enjoying your first match at San Siro isn’t straightforward, and I can say that as somebody who’s performed fairly a couple of video games right here.
“He put in a show stuffed with high quality and character, instantly embracing the position and following our tactical calls for.
“He even confirmed me issues I hadn’t seen earlier than, like his aggression and willingness to battle.
“And he delivered an important efficiency as a result of he performed each as a mezzala and in a two-man midfield.”
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In the meantime, returned to his prime to assist Inter sweep Torino away within the midfield battle.
“He instantly made himself obtainable,” Chivu acknowledged. “I had him in thoughts for the regista position after seeing him play there in Bari.
“Nevertheless it’s by no means straightforward to persuade a participant to play ready he won’t take pleasure in. I’ve versatile gamers.”
French Specialty
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of Internazionale celebrates scoring his workforce’s second aim in the course of 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 Pictures)
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gained the ‘Man of the Match’ award after scoring a brace in arguably his greatest league efficiency in 2025.
Nevertheless, he wasn’t the one French participant on the scoresheet.
Minutes after approaching, newcomer Ange-Yoan Bonny opened his Nerazzurri account with a poacher’s end.
“I’m already studying French,” Chivu joked. “I’m completely satisfied for Bonny and Thuram, but in addition for the others.
“However I’m particularly completely satisfied for Bonny as a result of he broke the ice in his first sport at San Siro, I noticed a really completely satisfied child. He’ll be a giant assist to us.
“As for Marcus, I’m completely satisfied as a result of he scored twice and – as he himself mentioned – he is aware of he must sustain the consistency.”
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However, Andy Diouf made his first look for Inter, approaching as a late substitute.
But, there’s loads of time for the 22-year-old to make his mark within the Nerazzurri shirt.
“He’s a defensive midfielder, a mezzala due to the development he has,” Chivu claimed. “We didn’t have a left-footer like him within the squad.
“I needed to reward him, make him really feel essential after I determined to deliver him on.
“And I put him in issue as a result of he had by no means performed that position earlier than.
“I don’t even know if he has unpacked his baggage but, so he shouldn’t be judged. I’m simply completely satisfied he might style San Siro and the Inter atmosphere.”
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Lastly, Chivu in contrast his Inter debuts as a participant and a supervisor.
“I don’t keep in mind the one as a participant as a result of I had head surgical procedure – let’s say that as a joke,” he continued.
“After all, the emotion is there, nevertheless it clears my thoughts. Coming into this glorious stadium brings again recollections.
“However crucial factor shouldn’t be me, it’s the gamers, as a result of they’re basic. I’m pleased with how they’ve welcomed me.”
