Cristian Chivu has confirmed his choice for Inter's goal: Josep Martinez is the starter and Ivan Provedel remains his deputy. The decision came after a series of events that highlighted the need for stability in the Milanese club's goal.
Over the course of the season, Inter suffered decisive errors on three key occasions: the match at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid, the match at San Siro against Udinese and Martinez's call-up to Spain, which kept him away from Appiano Gentile's training sessions. Despite these difficulties, the coach maintained faith in his goalkeepers, choosing not to change the basic formation.
The analysis of the first six days of Serie A and the two rounds of the Champions League shows that, although Martinez has more experience than Provedel, Chivu believes that the former Genoa player is more ready for the challenge. As a result, Provedel has been relegated to the bench, but remains ready to step in if necessary.
The mental aspect was a central point in choosing Chivu. After the tragedy involving Martinez last year, the coach continued to support the goalkeeper, defending him in the press conference and underlining his resilience. The next match against Club Brugge will be a real test to see if Chivu's decision is the most suitable for Inter's current context.
With the season still ongoing, the futures of Martinez and Provedel will depend on their performances in upcoming matches, both in Serie A and the Champions League, as Inter continue to fight to consolidate their position at the top of the table.