How the Italian press reacted after Inter

The Italian press noted the solid play of Chivu's men and reacted immediately after the match which saw Inter move to the top of Serie A, where they will remain throughout the November competition break.

“Character and maturity” were the words used by the Italian journalists when they described the team of the Romanian technician, speaking, beyond the victory, about “a clear identity, built on mentality and daily work”.

What the Italian press wrote after Inter's success

“Inter beat Lazio, a barren side. Easy 2-0 win, one where Chivu's style ensured safety. Lautaro scores his first Serie A goal in over a month! This is Chivu's Interior. It's the team that on a cold night in November overcame Napoli and made forget the lackluster but victorious games with Verona and Kairat.

Chivu is feeling well. Inter, his team, has been doing what he has been asking for months: verticality, aggression and transitions. Sarri's slow and predictable play clashed with a combative and complete Inter. Inter attacked Lazio from the start and Sarri, lost in thought, took notes. After this match, he probably wrote a few pages in his notebook”, wrote Gazzetta dello Sport, after Sunday's match.

7was the grade received by Cristi Chivu from Gazzetta dello Sport for Sunday's match

“Chivu's victory against Lazio: a sign of loyalty and trust from the whole team,” headlined the journalists of Tutto Mercato Web. “From Cristian Chivu's perspective, the victory against Lazio was a special one. Inter responded with character and maturity, demonstrating everything the Romanian coach had asked for in the previous days: focus, intensity and hunger.

(…) This victory not only brought the three points and first place in the standings, but above all, it confirmed a clear identity, built on mentality and daily work“, the Italian journalists noted.

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