Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Thursday, 08 January 2026, 00:51 / Updated on Thursday, 08 January 2026 00:52
Cristi Chivu (45 years old), his trainer Interoffered the first reaction after his team he imposed himself on the land of Parmascore 2-0, in the 19th round of Serie A. Following this success, the Romanian team consolidates its leading position in Serie A.
Chivu returned to the Stadio Ennio Tardini with luck, and at the end he praised his players for their attitude and explained that Parma's defense was not easy to break down.
In his view, there are no easy matches in Serie A and “traps can always appear”.
Cristi Chivu, after Inter's success at Parma: “The attitude of the players was excellent!”
“It's never easy to play in Serie A. You always have to prove. The terrain was not easy, the weather conditions were complicated. I played a good match, a proof of maturity.
We tried to break their defensive block. I ended up in the box more often with crosses compared to the last matches. In the end, the attitude of the players matters. It was excellent tonight too!
The stats look good, but it's what happens on the pitch that counts. Desire and ambition matter. Serie A is not an easy championship. There are no matches to treat lightly. Pitfalls always appear.
Problems always arise. Pellegrino, their striker, knew how to hold onto the ball and be useful for Parma. They have fast players like Ondrejka or Oristanio. We could have a quicker movement of the ball and give better quality crosses.
Akanji was important, as was Bisseck or Acerbi. Carlos Augusto, used as a central defender, had another very good game. It covered the transition spaces and phases well. It is not easy to play against such a team. You have to stay focused,” Chivu said, according to TMW.com.
Inter currently has a clear playing identity. He tries to do certain things with intensity and confidence, and he didn't change his approach tonight or this season.
I am satisfied with the work I have done in these three wonderful and intense months, in a city like Parma and at a club like Parma. This team deserves to be in the premier league; the football experience here is wonderful.
– Cristi ChivuInter's coach
For Inter, the home derby with Napoli follows, on January 11, at 21:45.
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