CristianChivu expressed his frustration at Inter's defeat against ClubBrugge, which occurred during the group stage of the Champions League. In his interview with InterTV, the former defender underlined how the team showed a positive start to the match but lost enthusiasm and clarity after the opponent's second goal. “We started to improvise and it shouldn't happen,” he said, highlighting the need to analyze the mistakes made and improve compared to the first two European matches.
The result, 3-4 in favor of Brugge, marked Inter's seventh knockout in their last eight European matches, fueling the perception of an "endless" Champions League. Chivu warned against team attitude, calling the competition "not a match for a strong and ambitious team". He also asked for humility from the players, recalling that the Champions League requires a different approach and that there is still a lot of work to be done to achieve the objectives set.
The coach asked the players to review their mentality, underlining the importance of maintaining balance and concentration in every phase of the match. “We definitely have to do better than this,” he added, referring to both the result and current form. The interview was accompanied by comments from other members of the leadership, including President Diouf, who reiterated the need to improve tactical balance.
With the match concluded, Inter remains in a delicate position in the European rankings. Chivu's analysis suggests that the team will have to review its strategy and strengthen mental clarity to avoid further defeats. The club, which has already faced criticism for its performance in the Champions League, will now have to focus on recovery and preparation for the next challenges, trying to transform the lessons learned into positive results in the upcoming matches.