Article by Darius Stanescu – published on Saturday, June 21, 2025 22:16 / Updated on Saturday, June 21, 2025 22:29
Hernanes (40 years old), former offensive midfielder Intergave Cristi Chivu (44 years old), the current coach of “Nerazzurii”, just before the second match of the World Club Championship, against the Japanese from Urawa Red Diamonds.
Hernanes and Chivu were colleagues at Inter for a few months in the first half of 2014, before the withdrawal of the former Romanian international.
Unique tip for Chivu from former colleague from Inter, Hernanes
Hernanes sent a message to Chivu directly from the Dazn studios. The Brazilian said that Chivu should be inspired by General Sun Tzu's strategies and the famous “art of war”, than from Pep Guardiola's philosophy.
“Chivu should study Sun Tzu and the art of war, not Guardiola. Football is a fighting sport, and all coaches want to have an impact similar to that of Guardiola.
Sun Tzu says a skillful commander is taking advantage of circumstances. Chivu should not allow opponents to enter the game, not to build from below like others, but to rely on physical and fixed phases, which can be a weak point of the opponent, ”said Hernandes.
Hernanes's advice comes to a important time for Chivu, who seeks to put his mark on the Inter-T Technical Bank and find the best tactical solutions for the success of the team.
Former Brazilian midfielder Hernanes spoke about the appointment of Cristi Chivu on the Technical Bank of the Inter, declaring that he is impressed by the way he communicates and behaves, considering him the “right man” for the Nerazzurro club.
Hernanes believes that Chivu is the “right man” for Inter
“I liked Chivu, it seems the right man for Inter. The club needed this. The football is cruel, he doesn't wait, and already in the second match you are not allowed to make mistakes. It must have patience, because many have changed in a short time. If before Inter play in a certain way, now try the pressing up, “said Hernanes.
About the young striker Pio Esseto, Hernanes stressed that he crosses an important year, has good figures and appreciates both his movements and the technique, considering that it is worth keeping in the lot.
As for Luis Henrique, the Brazilian noted that his attempt to overcome opponents is an important aspect for Inter and expects to have a good evolution, which the team needs.
“Inter is looking for this exactly. Football is cruel, it doesn't expect you and you are not allowed to make a mistake in the second half. It has to have little patience, because they have changed so many in a short time … Inter-you used to play in a certain way, now looking up.
PIO ESPOSITO? It is an important year for him, he has good figures, I like his movements and technique, I would keep him in the lot.
Luis Henrique? The fact that he tried to overcome his opponent is important for Inter. I expect to be able to make a big match today, because Inter needs such players, “said Hernanes.
