Cristian Chivu, Inter coach, spoke to DAZN during the pre-match against Venezia, confirming his confidence in the choice to add the Swiss Aleksandar Stanković to the group. The coach underlined that Stanković is a player that Inter selected for his growth path and for the value he can bring to the team, confidently adding that the new signing "will show what he can do".
Furthermore, Chivu referred to Pio, who was not feeling well during the day and also on the previous Sunday, and expressed his condolences for the loss of the player's grandfather. Despite the situation, the coach said that he had recovered Pio "fortunately" and that he had chosen to give space to Thuram and Bonny in the squad.
The coach then highlighted the importance of the match against Venezia, describing it as "simple on paper" but "the most important" of the championship. He recalled Venezia's recent victory over Napoli, a result that no one expected, and underlined Nicola's ability to put opposing teams in difficulty. Chivu asked the players not to underestimate any opponent and to give their all to win.
During the conversation, Chivu reiterated that the key to victory is to "sweat" and give your best on the pitch, emphasizing the importance of a collective performance. The coach closed his speech with a motivational message, inviting the team to give their all to achieve victory against Venezia.
Chivu's interview, published on the DAZN website, offers a glimpse into Inter's strategies and tactical decisions as they prepare for a crucial match in Serie A. The results of the match, as well as the performances of key players, will be crucial to Inter's position in the league table and their championship prospects.