Chivu admits luck played a part in Venezia win

Inter head coach Cristian Chivu admitted that his team beat Venezia 2-0 away, but that luck also played a part in the victory. The goals were decided by balls that Venezia players put into their own net. Chivu also said he wanted to change almost all of his players during the break.

Chivu said the team's energy was low and that they could not play quickly against their opponent's packed defence. He stressed that winning the match was important, but keeping their concentration was more valuable. According to him, such matches happen two or three times in a season, and players struggle when they do not take the field with enough confidence.

About left back Carlos Augusto, who started in that position, Chivu explained that they made this choice because of Venezia's pace. The Brazilian player had an upset stomach, but Chivu added that this was no excuse. He said he was pleased with the player, who has scored four goals and provided two assists this season.

Inter have 25 points from nine league matches and sit at the top of the table level on points with Lazio. Chivu said the team still had many areas to improve and that last season's successes meant little this season. He said the aim was to show more effort and determination.