The 44-year-old Romanian technician of Internazionale Milano, Cristi Chivu, is receiving harsh criticism ahead of the match against Juventus Turin in Serie A, his first Derby d’Italia as a coach.
The match takes place on Saturday at 7 PM, with the Romanian starting the current competitive season with one win and one loss, a 5-0 against Torino and a 1-2 at home against Udinese. Cristi Chivu’s choices have unsettled the Italian press, which did not hesitate to harshly criticize the Romanian.
Alfredo Pedulla, a well-known expert in the field of mercato from the Italian press, discussed the possible starting 11 chosen by Chivu for the derby against Juve.
"I expect a lot from Inter, but today I don't understand Chivu. Because, first of all, he says he will not make any compromises and that there are no hierarchies.
So you would expect some freshness, especially in midfield, where Barella has been less competitive than in recent months.
I'm a fan of Nicolo, but it's normal for him to feel tired, just like Mkhitaryan. However, Chivu clearly stated that he does not want to question the hierarchy. The match against Torino will be very delicate for Inter," the journalist explained.
On the bench, Chivu will face his good friend Igor Tudor, whom he defeated last season in Parma - Juventus 1-0.
"Emotions? Every Sunday I hear this question. Enough... I live peacefully, because otherwise, I waste my energy. That's how I was when I was a player. I am aware of what I have done and what I am doing, both tactically and physically. If I start to see ghosts or things that have nothing to do with reality, I will probably cause damage," Chivu pointed out at the official press conference.
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