Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Sunday, 01 March 2026, 08:10 / Updated on Sunday, 01 March 2026 08:11
Daniele De Rossi, the coach of Genoa, spoke after the failure in front of Inter (0-2) about the “extraordinary work” done by Cristi Chivu at the Nerazzurri.
Cristi Chivu refrained from talking about a scudetto that the team he is preparing is getting closer to. But former Italian international Daniele De Rossi has no doubts about Italy's future champions.
“To face Inter is always difficult, it was also in Simone Inzaghi's time. Cristian Chivu is doing an incredible job. I tried to spoil his celebration, but I'm happy for him, he deserves it. The team is very strong, they inherited that, they are playing very well. He leads them to a deserved title. I'm happy for Chivu”, commented De Rossi, after the final whistle, in front of the cameras.
Daniele De Rossi: “To get points here you have to be perfect”
About the match, the Genoa coach admitted that “it's hard to be satisfied when you've lost and you deserved to lose. However, we stayed in the game against a very strong team. That penalty came against us (no – the penalty converted by Calhanoglu, for 2-0) just when we were playing better, we had more possession.
To get points here, you have to be perfect and take advantage of moments, you have to be lethal and not concede goals. If Inter have won 14 of their last 15 games, there must be a reason“.
Daniele De Rossi: “This will make the difference in our fight for survival”
Genoa are in 14th position at the moment, 3 points off relegation-ready top spot, but De Rossi is confident they will eventually avoid disaster. “We have a strong team with forwards from other leagues, they all have a positive attitude. They never give up, fight and help.
Maybe it wasn't enough today, Inter's players are also very strong, but in the long run, this will make the difference in our fight for survival,” commented the former international.
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