Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published on Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:22 p.m. / Updated on Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:32 p.m.
After the game, the Romanian coach spoke about his team's game, about the changes made, about his statements, but also about the performance of being in first place in Serie A. Cristi Chivu also had a message for the challengers.
Cristi Chivu, message for the protesters, after Genoa – Inter 1-2: “We are working to show our value”
“I want to talk about the game and what I saw on the pitch. Tonight we were playing in a difficult environment and against a team that has been strong since De Rossi came in. We get the three points, which is important.
They were less developed on the right side and had a more pushed tip, so I decided to let Akanji more free, without getting involved in duels.
Changes are made based on energy level and moment-to-moment decisions. At first, at 2-0, Bonny was supposed to come on, but then I went for Thuram because I needed more speed. I took off Zielinski and then brought in Akanji because we needed two strong midfielders.
It is our way of seeing things, we have to accept what is said, aware of what we do. What Lautaro and I also say are the things we say to each other. The group is dedicated and we are there no matter what happens.
We know how loved Inter is in Italy. We continue to work, trying to improve our game and have a good seasonas we fight negativity and labels. We must continue with awareness and hard work.
Five months ago you said we should finish 8th or 10th, that we look finished. We work to show our worth. I think we need a little more consistency in everything, but we know what we have to do and how we have to do it. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not. Now we have an important match in Riyadh, we are not looking at anything else,” Cristi Chivu said, according to TMW.
Current standings in Serie A
