Following Inter’s convincing 5-2 victory over Roma, coach Cristian Chivu spoke to DAZN, reflecting on both his team’s impressive performance and the broader landscape of Italian football.
“Our approach in the second half was exactly what I had asked of the boys,” Chivu stated. “We came onto the pitch with the right determination and managed to close out the match authoritatively. I am proud of their reaction and the character they displayed, especially after an intense first half.”
Chivu then broadened the discussion to wider topics, touching upon what appears to be a pivotal moment or even his ‘farewell’ sentiments regarding the state of the sport in Italy. “I firmly believe that Italian football needs a profound transformation,” he continued with emphasis. “There’s an excessive tendency to criticize and to ‘jinx’ – that is, to predict the worst or express negativity – instead of building and supporting. It’s time to change our mindset if we want to truly progress and elevate our game on the international stage. I hope that one day this pervasive negativity can give way to a more constructive and supportive environment for everyone involved, from players to coaches to the system itself.”
