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Chivu: 'Injustice' & Injuries Cost Inter Dearly
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Cristian Chivu suggested Florian Wirtz dived for Liverpool's penalty.
- Inter suffered two crucial first-half injuries to key players.
- A late penalty conceded to Liverpool cost Inter the match.
Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu expressed frustration after his team's Champions League defeat to Liverpool, suggesting the late penalty awarded to the visitors was undeserved. He implied Florian Wirtz's fall was exaggerated, stating a draw would have been a more fitting outcome for the game's dynamics.
The Italian side was significantly hampered by two first-half injuries to Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi. These forced substitutions left Chivu with limited options in the second half, impacting the team's energy and tactical flexibility, ultimately contributing to their inability to secure a positive result.
This latest defeat, marked by a late concession, follows a similar pattern to Inter's recent Champions League matches. Chivu lamented the outcome, emphasizing that while the team fought hard, they were ultimately let down by what he perceived as injustice and the physical toll of key player absences.
