Napoli – It's not just the defeat against Napoli and the disappointment of the three points dropped. In the post-match press conference at the 'Maradona' stadium, Cristian Chivu's comments highlighted a potential philosophical rift within Inter.
While the management, led by President Marotta, raised strong protests over a penalty not awarded, the Romanian coach chose the path of consistency and silent dissent towards the habit of complaining.
The defeat and the crisis of lucidity
Analyzing the 3-1 defeat in Campania, Chivu acknowledged his team's mistakes, attributing them largely to a loss of concentration and nerve in the second half.
"We came here to play our game, and at times we did. We were in control for long periods, but unfortunately we were down a goal at halftime, and in the second half we lost a bit of balance," he explained. "We wasted energy talking to their bench and weren't able to express our game. The third goal was the result of a lack of clarity."
The dignity of the "different": a jab at society
The real turning point, however, came on the hot topic of the day: the disputed penalty that sparked a reaction from the Nerazzurri management. With a firmness that sounded like a warning, Chivu completely distanced himself from the club's line, asserting his professional integrity.
"The club has the right to do what it thinks is right, but as a coach, I will never come here to complain, for consistency's sake, because I have dignity and a different approach," thundered Chivu, taking a dig at a certain way of playing football.
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The former defender insisted on the need to focus only on what is controllable, namely the team's performance, calling attention to refereeing decisions a "waste of energy for nothing."
His words go beyond the single episode, outlining a true cultural battle he's waging alone. Chivu said he's tired of a football team accustomed to whining.
"I don't care about reputation or showing off how good I am, players just have to think about playing."
"I'm trying to change things, but for now I'm fighting alone. We're always used to crying and complaining, and we need to evolve."
Despite the painful setback, the coach ultimately expressed confidence in the group, assuring them that they will bounce back: "We need to work hard and not throw away everything good we've done. I'm sure they'll do it again this time."
Chivu's strong and counter-current statements make a point: Inter must not seek external excuses, but focus on the pitch. It remains to be seen how much this solitary "dignity" will be consistent with the club's expectations and practices.
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