“Family first, neglecting my duties as a husband and father!”

Pisa produced a shock in the start of the match on “Giuseppe Meazza” and scored two goals quickly. Moreo opened the scoring in the 11th minute, then managed to “double” 12 minutes later.

What Chivu says about the change that decided the match with Pisa

Chivu then took off Luis Henrique, sent on Dimarco, and the game changed 180 degrees. Inter hit back within minutes, with Zielinski ('39), Lautaro Martinez ('41) and Pio Esposito ('45+3) scoring by half-time. In the second half, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan and Bonny took the score to 6-2.

A match lasts 100 minutes and you can turn the tide. You have to do certain things, even if the approach wasn't bad. We scored ourselves, but it's my fault because I make certain demands on the goalkeeper. Sometimes it makes things difficult for Yann. They scored from a set piece. Then we reacted with pride and continued to press and with quality and intensity we turned the game around

– Cristi Chivu

Cristi Chivu, another special conference in Italy: “I took painkillers for my back, I must be a good father!”

Afterwards, the Romanian coach explained why he arrived late at the press conference.

“Attitude and mental preparation matter. You can suffer, it's how you react. And I would say we did very well. We could have struggled more, but the team continued to do their job. Hats off to the boys, they gave everything they had to have a competitive season and show they are working hard to achieve their goals.

I give credit to the players for the way they work and the way they make themselves available. Every mistake I make is always my fault, the coach is responsible if things don't go well. They, on the other hand, are the protagonists when things go their way. They try to please me, to their credit.

Esposito he is so eager to prove, to get involved, to sacrifice himself in attack, like all 25 of our players. And if things don't go well, it will always be my fault, because sometimes I overdo it. But I'm glad they believe in our work and are trying to make this season a success.

I took painkillers for my back, tomorrow my children will rest me, even my wife is asking me to. I must be prepared to be a good husband and father,” Chivu said to Sky Sport.

What if I watch Juve-Napoli and Roma-Milan? That question again… I have a passion for football that exceeds my skills. Sometimes I'm tired from so many matches, but I know you have to watch them to learn. If I get the chance, I will, but my family comes first because I devote too much time to these people and often neglect my duties as a husband and father. And for what it's worth, sometimes you have to disconnect and not think too much about football: family always comes first

– Cristi Chivu

Chivu defends Sommer

Goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a mistake in the first goal scored by Pisa and was booed by some of the fans present at the match. Cristi Chivu put a shield in front of the Swiss goalkeeper.

“A lot of our fans are influenced by what they read and hear on social media and in the newspapers and they don't forgive the footballers. It's not fair, we have to support them. A fan can do what he wants, but we have to support these guys. They are trying to have a competitive season. Players should not be booed at the first mistake.

I also take responsibility for Sommer's mistake, because I asked him to look at the third colleague when he could have cleared. I am the one asking him not to play long ball.

If someone wants to whistle, they can whistle me, but not the players. I also want to thank the fans at The Second Green Ring for cheering for Sommer. We have to support the players”, concluded Chivu.

The video summary of the match won by Inter against Pisa