Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 23:28 / Updated on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 23:30
Christian Vieri was impressed by the Serie A title that Inter won as a substitute. “I never doubted Chivu as a coach, even if he didn't have a lot of experience. In fact, I expected it to go exactly like this,” said the former Nerazzurri striker in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport.
Bobo Vieri (52 years old) scored 123 goals in 190 games played for Inter and has closely followed the path of Cristi Chivu this season.
The ex-international with 49 selections and 23 goals in the Squadra Azzurra had only words of praise for the Romanian technician, who tomorrow evening will play the final of the Italian Cup with Lazio, at the Olimpico.
Cristi Chivu, Inter coach / Photo: GettyImages
“Many things have changed since his arrival, but I will start with one. He does not think, unlike many in Italy, that everything is always a drama. The end of last season was not a drama, even if the Champions League final ended very badly.
Vieri: “Inter were always strong. I never doubted Chivu, even though he didn't have much experience”
PSG are still there this year, very strong, and they knocked out a stunning team like Bayern. In this sport, opponents matter, especially if they can spend hundreds of millions of euros. And losing those points at the beginning of the season was no drama either. On the contrary, they helped us find the right path”explained Vieri.
Asked if he was surprised by Chivu's successful performance, despite coming from 13 games in Serie A before arriving at Inter, Bobo said: “Chivu proved excellent and as a sportsman he knew that those tensions during the Club World Championship were normal.
Just toxins that needed to be released at the right time. The team was always strong. I never doubted the coach, even though he didn't have much experience. In fact, I expected it to go exactly like this. Now Cristian is the champion of Italy and everyone noticed. And mind you, this is just the beginning…
The banner dedicated to Cristi Chivu by Inter fans at San Siro / Photo: GettyImages
(Do you think he will win again?) Chivu inherited a dominant Inter from Simone Inzaghi, retaining certain characteristics and having the opportunity to add strong young players like Pio and Sucic.
He communicates directly and has shown the power to handle players with personality without fear of sending someone to the bench. Management is always the most difficult thing and he is good at it. That's why he will dominate again”.
