Chivu: There Will Be Ups and Downs at Inter, What Matters Is the Response

Inter lost to Milan in the Derby della Madonnina. The Nerazzurri then won 3-0 away at Feyenoord in the Champions League and beat Como 2-0. The team sits one point behind Serie A leader Lazio ahead of the international break.

Speaking at an awards ceremony in Parma, Chivu said the season is long and ups and downs are unavoidable. The head coach stressed that what matters most is how the team responds to these moments. He said they should not get overly excited when winning, nor lose their spirit when results go badly. Chivu said they would do everything to stay competitive.

Chivu reminded everyone that in Inter's first full season, the club won the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia, completing a domestic double. Chivu replaced Simone Inzaghi, and the fact that he had managed only 13 Serie A matches at Parma made the appointment look like a gamble.

Chivu thanked Parma for the trust they had shown in him. He said things were going well at Parma, where he was tasked with keeping the club in Serie A, and that hard work and humility had played a key role. Describing his return to the city as a very emotional experience, he said Parma had become "mine" in his eyes.