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Inter Milan supervisor Cristian Chivu delivered a promising health replace on Hakan Calhanoglu forward of Friday’s conflict towards Bologna.

Throughout at present’s pre-match convention by way of , Chivu confirmed he views the Supercoppa Italiana as a ‘present.’

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The Nerazzurri fell agonizingly in need of a record-equaling ninth Supercoppa title final season.

Certainly, carried out an outstanding second-half comeback, beating Simone Inzaghi’s facet 3-2 within the grand closing.

Nonetheless, is raring to go one higher this time period, as he seeks his first trophy in command of the membership.

Inter will tackle within the second semi-final tomorrow, bidding to avenge a 1-0 defeat of their final assembly in April.

Regardless of coming into the match as favorites, Inter can be naive to underestimate Vincenzo Italiano’s facet.

For context, Chivu’s males have did not win 5 of their final six video games towards the Rossoblu.

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Subsequently, Inter will doubtless should convey their A-game tomorrow.

Cristian Chivu Presents Encouraging Health Replace on Hakan Calhanoglu Forward of Bologna vs Inter Milan Sport

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their staff’s third aim in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

sustained a minor muscle damage throughout final Tuesday’s dwelling conflict towards Liverpool.

Nonetheless, the 31-year-old might return to the beginning lineup tomorrow.

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“Calhanoglu is obtainable, then we’ll assess whether or not he begins or comes on in the course of the recreation,” Chivu confirmed.  “As for enjoying with fewer hours of restoration, we’re used to it.

“We’d favor to have an additional day of relaxation, however we’re excited about tomorrow’s match, which is an important factor.”

Requested about Inter’s late arrival in Saudi Arabia, Chivu replied: “It was too chilly. It was a alternative.

“I had requested to reach at present, however there are six hours of flight plus one other two hours of flight and a two-hour time distinction.”

Moreover, he insisted that Inter will take this competitors severely.

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“It’s a trophy, it’s two matches,” he added. “We’ve got to reply blow for blow, enjoying each recreation with ambition and want.

“The staff should develop and show itself; it has the fitting ambition to maintain transferring ahead on this path.

“Since we’re right here – even when we don’t actually deserve it – let’s benefit from the brand new format, which is a present to us and to Milan.

“We’re right here and we’ll struggle it out till the top.”

Cristian Chivu Delivers Verdict on Inter Milan Latest Struggles vs Bologna

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu seems to be on earlier than the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

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“It wouldn’t change something for me,” Chivu was assured. “I’m not chasing fame. I’d be pleased for the gamers. I benefit from the day by day progress.

“We’re attempting to indicate one thing round Italy and Europe; the lads are good and deserve quite a bit from a human perspective.

“Professionally, you must show your self on the pitch, however we all know what we are able to do.

“We’ll put in dedication seven days per week. That’s the one means groups that win trophies are constructed.

“As for Bologna, they’re awkward for everybody, not simply Inter. They had been earlier than with Mihajlovic and Thiago Motta, and they’re now with Italiano.

“They’ve power, and we have to match it, as Bastoni stated earlier.

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“Since your colleague talked about Bologna as a head-to-head conflict, let’s not overlook the win over Roma, which is rarely talked about.

“We all know the pitfalls of each match whatever the opponent.

“And we now have to do our half, give the utmost of what we now have, as a result of no one provides us something.

“We should depart the pitch with our heads held excessive after having completed every little thing.

“We don’t lack want or ambition to attempt to win each match, even when it’s by no means straightforward.”

Chivu additionally commented on Inter’s failures in final 12 months’s finals.

“So far as I do know, Inter didn’t lose three finals… The Supercoppa belonged to the earlier season.

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“It’s an honor to educate this group, which has put itself on the road and labored exhausting regardless of the bitterness.

“The group could be very united and desirous to do effectively. It’s hungry for trophies.

“As a training employees, we’ve completed our greatest to revive ardour and self-belief. Soccer is great, but additionally merciless while you lose undeservedly.

“We all the time depart the pitch with our heads held excessive as a result of we all know the trouble we put in on daily basis.

“What occurred final 12 months is prior to now. We’re excited about Bologna. We’ll attempt to attain the ultimate, after which we’ll see.”