Cristian Chivu celebrated with great enthusiasm his Inter's victory against Fiorentina, achieved on the 8th matchday of Serie A at the San Siro. The coach expressed a deep sense of satisfaction, stating that he "listened" to Zielinski's penalty without looking at it, but with the certainty that the team deserved the victory. Chivu underlined that the match was a truly "tremendous success" which allowed the Nerazzurri to regain the top of the table, overtaking Gattuso's Lazio.
In his speech in front of the microphones, Chivu recalled his 46th birthday, which could have been a bitter moment if the team had ended in defeat. With a sigh of relief, he declared that he thought about everything the team had achieved during the match, maintaining the clarity necessary to reach the final goal. He also expressed confidence in the player Zielinski, calling him "a specialist" and "deserved" for having scored the decisive penalty. Chivu reiterated that the team fully believed in their strategy, focusing on the side lanes and the area, and concluded that the victory was "deliberate".
During the interview, Chivu reflected on the value of resilience on the pitch, underlining that football requires us not to give up and always add something more. He criticized the attitude of those who complain, instead preferring those who react to difficulties. According to the coach, the team has shown that it can rebound and does not want to lose faith, even when things don't go as planned. He asked the players to always believe in themselves and continue to fight to achieve their goals.
The victory against Fiorentina allowed Inter to recover thirteen points, bringing them back to the top of the table. Chivu invited the fans to continue to support the team, recalling that the path to success is made up of moments of difficulty and moments of victory. With the match concluded, Inter now prepare for the midweek round, hoping to maintain their form and continue to compete for the title.