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Chivu Fears Mental Consequences of Inter Derby Loss
24 Nov
Summary
- Inter lost 1-0 to AC Milan despite dominating possession and shots.
- Hakan Calhanoglu missed a crucial penalty, impacting the scoreline.
- Coach Chivu is concerned about the psychological impact on his team.
Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu is apprehensive about the potential psychological fallout from his team's recent 1-0 loss to AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina. Inter dominated the match, amassing 20 shots including six on target, and even missed a penalty via Hakan Calhanoglu, but ultimately fell to a single counter-attack goal. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer's performance was highlighted as a contributing factor to Christian Pulisic's decisive strike for Milan.
Chivu acknowledged the team's strong performance, noting their balance and maturity, but admitted a lack of composure in front of goal. He emphasized that while Inter hit the post twice and missed a penalty, AC Milan's focus and organization were commendable. The defeat has seen Inter slip behind their rivals in the Serie A standings, marking their sixth consecutive match without a win against AC Milan across all competitions.
Despite the setback, Chivu sees improvements in his team's ability to manage frustration and wants to build on this. He stressed the need for Inter to perform better in crucial matches and find solutions to win head-to-head encounters without compromising their identity. The coach also briefly praised substitute Andy Diouf for his positive contribution during his limited playing time.
