Former head coach Andrea Stramaccioni has had his say on Cristian Chivu’s begin to the 2025-26 season, has in contrast the present Nerazzurri squad to that of the reigning Serie A champions, Napoli, and claims that there are 4 groups in with an opportunity of successful the Scudetto this season.
The previous Nerazzurri tactician spoke in-depth in an interview with , revealed on Wednesday.
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Stramaccioni analyses Inter, Chivu and Serie A title race
The 49-year-old, who took over from Claudio Ranieri as head coach of Inter in 2012, and was changed by Walter Mazzarri in 2013, has given his opinion on Chivu’s begin to the Serie A marketing campaign.
UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 25: Head coach of Udinese Andrea Stramaccioni appears on through the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 25, 2015 in Udine, Italy. (Picture by Dino Panato/Getty Photographs)
As issues stand, the Nerazzurri tenth place after a combined set of leads to the league, which has introduced two wins and two attracts from matches in opposition to Torino, Udinese, Juventus and Sassuolo.
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“We’re solely on matchday 4. Inter have the standard to take action,” Stramaccioni informed La Gazzetta dello Sport when requested if Chivu’s facet are able to catching present league leaders Napoli.
“Napoli have returned to Europe this season: A side that dangers having an have an effect on on the league marketing campaign,” he continued. “The battle doesn’t simply embody these two this 12 months although, it appears.”
What has Stramaccioni realized from Chivu’s first 5 aggressive matches in cost?
“Inter have performed 4 video games (within the league), at all times seeking to construct, however are conceding an excessive amount of.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 17: Marcus Thuram of Internazionale celebrates scoring his workforce’s second objective with workforce mates through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD1 match between AFC Ajax and FC Internazionale Milano at Johan Cruijff Area on September 17, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Picture by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photographs)
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“One of many traits that Chivu is making an attempt to convey by means of is the excessive press. Calhanoglu is positioned on the opposing playmaker. Inzaghi did this, however solely at instances. You have a tendency to show your self to extra dangers. To get again to the highest, Inter should rediscover that ferocity of their marking and duels.”
And what has he product of Inter’s enterprise within the switch window this 12 months?
“Inter have strengthened deeply by way of their various choices, particularly in midfield and assault. Other than Akanji changing Pavard, the others have made the depth of the subs bench stronger, however the beginning XI appears pretty set in place to me.”
And the way does Inter’s enterprise examine to the reigning champions, Napoli?
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“After years the place the Nerazzurri have focussed on free transfers, the eye has turned to U23 gamers, which is the appropriate selection however we might want to have a little bit of endurance.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Petar Sucic #8 of FC Internazionale Milano passes the ball through the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 spherical of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Financial institution of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Picture by Michael Reaves/Getty Photographs)
“Napoli, except for Kevin De Bruyne, has taken skilled, however future-proof gamers like Hojlund or Lucca. Numerically, the Azzurri have constructed a squad that’s appropriate for each the league and the Champions League.”
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And which of the Inter and Napoli gamers has he been most impressed by?
“Coming into a giant workforce at all times required a little bit of adaptation, however I used to be impressed with the pace at which De Bruyne and Hojlund fitted in.
“On the Inter facet, the one ones who’ve began are Sucic and Akanji. There’s additionally Esposito, who deserves a separate point out. I like him loads and he has all of the credentials to be a giant shock.”
As Stramaccioni mentioned earlier, the Scudetto race doesn’t solely contain Inter and Napoli this season.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri gestures through the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“Milan have constructed a midfield with a number of expertise and management: It’s strong and troublesome to play in opposition to. Leao will present that he can play as a centre-forward if wanted.
“Juventus are strong, however their attacking division solely has one assured title: Yildiz. For the remainder, there’s nonetheless a bit lacking. Gasp is making an enormous effort to remodel Roma regardless of not having the best attacking specialists to play his sport, which is why I feel he’ll get time to totally show his value.”
