Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Friday, January 23, 2026, 6:04 p.m. / Updated Friday, January 23, 2026, 6:09 p.m.
crystal Chivu has, after 21 stages of this season in Serie A, a three-point advantage over AC Milansix more than Napoli and seven more than AS Roma. His coach Inter can take advantage of the accessible opponents in the next three rounds to distance themselves, a situation about which Fabio Capello expressed his opinion with reference to the rival Rossoneri, whom he prepared in total for six seasons.
Fabio Capello is always keeping an eye on what his former AS Roma pupil is doing since he left Parma to coach Inter. The former great coach (79 years old) gave his opinion again about Chivu. in the context of the interview given as an exclusive analyst for La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Fabio Capello: “Chivu's side will have to slow down the pace with the smaller teams, otherwise Milan's comeback will be difficult”
Asked by the reporter of the pink daily about Milan's upcoming schedule, “with successive trips against Bologna and AS Roma, both of which come after matches in Europe, where Inter, Napoli and Juventus also play”. the technician who led the rossoneri in periods (1991-1996, and 1997-1998) replied: “The fact that Milan can focus on the championship is undoubtedly an advantage for Allegri.
Fabio Capello (13 trophies won in his coaching career with AC Milan and AS Roma) had Cristi Chivu as his student in 29 matches in Rome (2 goals, 1 assist) / Photo: Imago
But Inter will have to slow down a few missteps with the small teams or the comeback will be tough. Chivu has already collected a lot of wheat to make bread!”.
Chivu knows how to keep his players focused. It makes them play at their best. No fear. With personality. With tactical organization. Chivu is trying to find solutions for direct matches. Unlike his rivals, he can change starters at Inter and always keeps the level high
– Fabio Capelloformer great Italian coach
However, Fabio Capello did not change his impression of Chivu, a certain aspect stood out in the game of the Serie A leader: “The Nerazzurri score goals and then defend. This is a feature that Chivu has not been able to remove.”
