“He's extremely intelligent, he won't fool this job”

Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:31 / Updated Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:32
Former international and leader in Romanian football, Marcel Pușcaș spoke about Cristian Chivu, the technician of the Serie A leader, Inter Milan.
The former midfielder commented on Chivu's current journey and how he built his coaching career.
Marcel Pușcaș, about Cristi Chivu: “Extremely intelligent and adaptable”
The former midfielder commented on Chivu's current journey and how he has built his coaching career, giving an insight into how the former international has progressed in his new career.
“Chivu is an extremely intelligent and adaptable boy, and as a player he had no disciplinary problems in Holland or Italy. He was a fair player who respected his club and was respected.”
The former Romanian international also praised the way in which Chivu got into coaching, considering his route a natural one.
“He started his coaching career as any coach should, from the club's academy. He was tested last year by Parma and of course he has credit for saving them from relegation and he is now at the club he trained for 10 years.
He has a fantastic career ahead of him and I think he will take advantage of it. He is not the type of man to fool this job“, he said at Digi Sport Matinal.
Fan chants about the title? It's an exchange of energy, it always has been. In the last two games, when the importance of the course this season was understood, the San Siro became a volcano. We are glad that we manage 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 taking responsibility and trying to give it their all.– Cristi Chivu, Inter coach
Serie A standings
Inter beat Cagliari, score 3-0, in stage number 33 in Italy. The Romanian team is the clear leader in Serie A, with 12 points over Napoli, who have a game in hand.




