Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 11:11 / Updated Tuesday, December 23, 2025 11:13
After constantly praising Cristi Chivu, Antonio Cassano also found room for criticism following Inter's failure in the Italian Supercup, a competition in which Inter were eliminated in the semi-finals by Bologna (1-1, 2-3 on penalties). “I can't help asking myself that question,” commented the former Nerazzurri striker.
One of the most publicized followers of Inter's developments since passing the baton on the technical bench, from Simone Inzaghi to Cristi Chivu, is Antonio Cassano.
Cassano: “Inter disappointed me even more than Milan!”
On the Viva el Futbol podcast, the former Italian international expressed his opinion after the latest evolution of the Serie A leader, in the Italian Super Cup, won last night, in Riyadh, by Napoli (2-0 in the final with Bologna).
“Inter disappointed me even more than AC Milan. He took an early lead against Bologna thanks to Bastoni's superb pass to Thuram.
Cristi Chivu at Genoa – Inter 1-2 / Photo: Imago Images
Inter cannot be put in trouble all the time, because Chivu's team is much stronger than Bologna. Then, in the second half, the Nerazzurri did something more.
Among the four teams in the Riyadh Supercup Inter, which is the most valuable in Italy, came out with a wrinkled image,” said Cassano.
Cassano: “I am convinced that Cristian Chivu will have a top career. He is a great coach and I like the way he talks”
The former striker of Inter in the 2012-'13 season (39 matches, 9 goals and 15 assists) tried to give an answer to the question, what is the problem with the duels with the big teams?
“I don't understand, but that's the way it is. Penalties are a lottery, but I've seen some pretty strange decisions… Inter comes out with a resized image from the Supercup. It's the team that played worse.
Cristi Chivu, in yet another match in which Inter failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities on the scoreboard / Photo: Imago
Inter's 2025 is a complete failure in my opinion. Inzaghi was a disaster and I always said that. Four years wasted, with only one scudetto!
Two Champions League finals? I don't care. He should have been eliminated with FC Porto the first time, he was lucky. And the second time, with PSG, he collected five.
I am convinced that Cristian Chivu will have a top career. He is a great trainer and I like the way he talksbut I want to see the team he had in mind, because he wanted Lookman”.
