What annoyed Cristi Chivu, right after he climbed to first place with Inter: “I'd better keep quiet”
Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Monday, November 10, 2025, 04:41 / Updated Monday, November 10, 2025 04:45
Inter and Cristi Chivu (45 years old) won on Sunday evening the game against Lazio, score 2-0, and they climbed to the first place in the ranking of Serie A. After the match, the Romanian technician analyzed what happened, but he got angry when he was asked about the aspect that pleased him the most in the match.
Following this result, Cristi Chivu's team accumulated 24 points and took over the leader's seat in Italy, being tied with AS Roma, but the “nerazzurri” have a higher goal difference.
After the game, Chivu was visibly upset when asked what was the best aspect of the night, alluding to the doubts and criticism after the Kairat game, when Inter won the Champions League in midweek with great excitement, despite starting as favourites.
Cristi Chivu, disturbed after the success with Lazio
“Lights out today? We have to give credit to our opponents. Lazio can cause problems for anyone. We are coming off the back of seven games, all played in the space of three days.
It seems to me that other teams have lost matches against the same opponents as us or drawn, while we haven't. We want to dominate, so it's better to keep quiet… We are satisfied with the victory, now comes the break“, said the Romanian technician, immediately after the match on Sunday night, against Lazio.
I have 22 players who are useful to our goals and who are working hard to improve. It's never easy, because in certain situations, with all the changes made, you lose a little balance, their habits of knowing each other by heart. But I'm pretty happy with what I'm doing. They have integrated well in the team and in the course so far. I know they all have great potential for growth.
– Cristi Chivu, after the match won with Lazio
VIDEO SUMMARY: This is how Inter won the match that brings them to first place in Serie A
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