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Though Lazio were effectively beaten early on, result reflected sound planning and Cristian Chivu’s influenceThis time Cristian Chivu allowed himself to occupy the stage for a moment, to acknowledge his part in Inter’s success. When the Nerazzurri sealed their 21st league title at the start of this month, their head coach did his best to get out of the limelight, thanking supporters then retiring to the changing rooms for a cigarette. At his scheduled post-game press conference, he appeared only long enough to introduce his coaching staff and say it was their turn to take the applause.A selfless gesture, if perhaps also a reflection of the fact that he did not feel ready to celebrate. In a brief interview for TV, Chivu expressed happiness for his players then added: “I don’t want to be a hypocrite, but I’m thinking about the Coppa Italia final.” Continue reading...
Cristian Chivu has refused to compare his current crop of Inter players to the 2010 squad he was a part of, the last Nerazzurri side to complete the domestic double. Inter have already wrapped up the Serie A title, doing so at the start of May with a 2-0 win over Parma and with three […] The post Chivu: Mourinho´s treble winners should not be compared to current Inter squad appeared first on Soccer News.
Cristian Chivu played down Jose Mourinho’s comments comparing the recently crowned Serie A champions with the Portuguese’s treble-winning team of 2010. Mourinho led the Nerazzuri to glory in Serie A, the Champions League and Coppa Italia in his final season at San Siro, before departing for Real Madrid. The veteran coach claimed earlier this week […] The post ´Comparisons cannot be made´, says Inter boss Chivu after Mourinho comments appeared first on Soccer News.
