Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Sunday, August 17, 2025, 07:25 / Updated Sunday, 17 August 2025 07:26
Inter He defeated her Olympiakos Piraeus, score 2-0, in the last friendly before the start in the new season of series A.
The goals of the Nerazzuri were scored by Dimarco, in the 16th minute, and Thuram (53). The only problem for the coach of the Nerazzurilor, Cristi Chivu: Lost the author of the first goal, injured in the thigh and replaced in the 29th minute.
Cristi Chivu: “I am glad that, except Dimarco, they all went out without problems”
After the final whistle, Chivu na left “unannounced” the hardships of the guests and expressed his ease that he had escaped other injuries. “It was a real test against an active team, who knows how to pass the ball and press. A tough team, which was a Pacoste. I am glad that, with the exception of Dimarco, who hit the thigh, they all went out without problems ”, pointed out the Romanian technician.
The coach of the Nerazzuri also drew the conclusions after 3 intense weeks of preparations: “We can do better, we can be more aggressive, more vertical and more determined. I liked the team approach in the second half.
We always work hard, we try not to lose the principles that made Inter one of the strongest teams in the championship and add something extra. I am pleased with the way the players respond, their desire to work hard and to make available to the group to have a positive season. “
Cristi Chivu: “Our feet worked better today than in the past matches”
Inter opens the season against Turin on August 25, and Chivu gave the players 2 days break. “I asked the boys to enjoy these two days. We have to take a break from time to time and rest, because, in terms of attitude and dedication, I can not reproach anyone.
They gave everything despite the fatigue of a short period of preparation, in which you must force the rhythm and work under pressure. Our feet have worked better today than in the past matches, now we will have until 25 to prepare as best as possible, ”concluded the Romanian coach.
Against Olympiakos, he relied on: Sommer – Pavard (Bisseck 61), Acerbi (Darmian 72), Bastoni (of Verij 72) – Dumfries (Zalewski 81), Sucic (Calhanoglu 61), Barella (Aslani 81), Mkhytarian (ZieLinski 61), Dimarco (Luis Henirco 32) – Thuram (Bonny 72), Lautaro Martinez (Esposito 82).
