Internazionale Milano’s coach, Cristian Chivu, 44 years old, discussed a impactful decision made just before the match against Udinese in the second round of the Italian football championship.
After an exciting 5-0 debut against AC Torino, fans are eager to see the Nerazzurri team in action again. The game takes place on Sunday evening at 9:45 PM.
He revealed during the official press conference before the game that he made a pact with his players: "There are things we can talk about and others we can't. But don't think it's something special. It's always good things for the team, things that make the players understand the importance of the group, the unity, and the harmony that must exist. The pact we reached is that I am always responsible, for better or for worse."
Another important aspect that Chivu mentioned in the conference is the rotation of players in the starting 11:
"We can have options with two attackers or three attackers; depending on the opponents, we will see how we play. Playing every three days, I have to thank everyone a little, but we must not lose sight of meritocracy.
Meritocracy is my first principle, so it is fair to rotate players with such a busy schedule, but always based on meritocracy and for the good of the group. Everyone must earn their place, show that they are competitive, and can be a valid solution," Chivu further emphasized.
Additionally, the former great Romanian defender also praised the return of Hakan Calhanoglu to the team: "He is an important player. He has returned motivated and with the right mindset, with the ambition to leave behind the previous season. He has shown that he wants to be part of this group and to improve. The first matches are very important. He is back and available, and we are all happy," Chivu concluded his speech.
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