Cristian Chivu, Inter coach, explained the choice to field Aleksandar Stankovic as a starter for the match against Venezia. According to Chivu, Stankovic is an Inter player who has demonstrated growth and professionalism in the Swiss and Belgian leagues, winning the title and participating in the Champions League. “We have confidence in his qualities and we are happy to have him with us,” the coach said during an interview with Sky Sport.
Venezia, known for their open-faced style of play, were described by Chivu as a team in transition but dangerous, especially in the second half of the match. The new coach has introduced greater organization and restart, and the team has already shown that it can compete at a high level, as demonstrated by the recent victory over Napoli. “It is a team that does everything to maintain the category and that understands its limitations,” added Chivu.
Regarding the next derby, Chivu specified that the decision to give Thuram the bench was motivated by the desire to maintain the balance of the group and not to underestimate any match. “Whoever is well plays,” he reiterated, highlighting the importance of playing with fit players and not neglecting any match. The coach also underlined that, although the derby is imminent, the current priority is to focus on the match against Venezia, with the hope of having sufficient time to plan the next match.
In summary, Inter is preparing for a crucial match against Venezia, with Stankovic at the center of the formation. Chivu has shown that he gives priority to the form of the players and the team strategy, while the derby remains a future prospect to be addressed with attention and preparation.