Cristi Chivu, after Inter – Cagliari: “The reaction after the break? Pride!”

Chivu praised Inter's fans, who chanted “champions” at the end of the match against Cagliari. The Romanian team is the clear leader in Serie A, with 12 points over Napoli, who have a game in hand. He will play today, with Lazio (19:00). Then there are 5 more rounds to play.

Cristi Chivu: “The stadium has become a volcano”

“The chants of the fans about the title? It's an exchange of energy, it's always been like that. In the last two games, when the importance of the course of this season was understood, the San Siro became a volcano. We're happy to be able to have good performances that make them happy.

Most importantly, this team has great champions and can still improve, especially mentally.

In a season as competitive as this, success is never guaranteed, but dealing with great champions, I'm more than happy to see people who take responsibility and try to give it their all,” said Chivu, as quoted by fcinter1908.it.

Chivu: “The reaction after the competitive break came from pride”

Chivu was asked about his team's form after the international break in March. After returning from their countries, Inter's players achieved 3 consecutive victories in Serie A: 5-2 against Roma, 4-3 against Como and 3-0 against Cagliari.

The reaction after the competitive break came from pride, from a sense of duty. There was some criticism for two draws, but we hadn't played badly either (no – before the break, with Atalanta and Fiorentina).

We were aware that the period of national team matches was approaching, and that consumes a lot of energy, because the players have been thinking for a long time about their dream, which was the World Championship. Once that chapter was over, they immediately reconnected to the reality of this competition.

– Cristi Chivu, Inter coach

Chivu, praise for 3 players from Inter

“As always, they tried to be the best version of themselves, raising the level of individual performances, and I mean here Barella, Thuram, Lautaro. They all took responsibility, they all showed readiness to end the championship in a positive way,” he added Chivuwho was then asked about the extension offer.

“I always felt the trust of the club. We discovered each other, and I always tried to give my best for a club that welcomed me in 2007. I think a little bit about the future, because I focus on the games, on my boys; the time will come and think about what comes next.

I am very focused to finish an important season. Mathematical qualification in the Champions League? We are satisfied, it was one of our goals. We all know how important it is to participate in this competition,” Chivu concluded.