Cristian Chivu opened Sunday's press conference, before the match against Milan, by talking about a "full belly" and the difficulties that Inter have faced in the last few matches. The defender, who led the team in moments of great pressure, underlined that internal issues can influence performances, but that it is essential to manage them with caution.
According to Chivu, the team had to endure an extremely intense schedule, with matches every three days, and this impacted the players' energy. He recalled the defeats against Shakhtar and Fiorentina, highlighting how physical and mental fatigue translated into moments of slowness and "superficiality" on the pitch. “When you lose energy, the speed of thought decreases to amateur levels,” he observed, referring to the difficulties of recovering lost matches.
The defender also mentioned the match against Bruges, which represented a negative turning point for Inter. “It is not easy to give an answer, there are things that cannot be said and that must remain within the walls of a locker room,” he said, underlining that the team is aware of its shortcomings and the areas to improve. Chivu acknowledged the pressure on a group of top-level players, but reiterated that the human element is always present.
Among the most pressing issues, Chivu mentioned energy management and the need to avoid "shooting" when talking about sensitive topics. He expressed the desire to find a balance between transparency and protection of internal dynamics, so as not to compromise performance on the pitch. The team, in fact, showed a certain resilience on some occasions, but also demonstrated that it was unable to maintain the consistency necessary to win every match.
With the match against Milan scheduled, Inter will have to face an opponent who is not afraid to question their form. Chivu closed the conference with the hope that the players, despite being human, can overcome the difficulties and return to showing the level of competence that brought them to the top of Italian football. The final result of the match remains uncertain, but the team is ready to give its all to try to end the season with a positive result.