‘Inter had right spirit and wanted to dominate’ Roma in 5-2 win

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Inter, appears on from the group bench previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

Cristian Chivu explains what modified when Inter ran riot to beat Roma 5-2 within the second half. ‘We had the correct spirit, attempting to dominate and kill off the sport.’

If the Nerazzurri had limped into the break for worldwide obligation with simply two factors from three rounds, they made an announcement this night with a 5-2 hammering of Roma.

Lautaro Martinez had not performed since his calf harm on February 18, however made an instantaneous impression with two targets, whereas Hakan Calhanoglu scored a screamer from a minimum of 35 yards, together with Marcus Thuram and Nicolò Barella strikes.

Chivu set tone for Inter restart

“I’m very blissful to have Lautaro again, blissful to see Marcus rating and help, to see Barella rating, to see Denzel Dumfries play so effectively, additionally Diouf, Frattesi, those that didn’t play tonight,” Chivu instructed DAZN Italia.

The turning level that bought everybody on the bench celebrating wildly was the third objective on the daybreak of the second half.

“It was what we requested at half-time, to have the correct strategy straight out from the break, to complete off the sport and rating extra targets,” continued Chivu.

“You realise what is occurring on the sphere, that there are indicators of maturity from this group. There have been some wobbles in latest matches, after we tried to sit down on the consequence and we shouldn’t have finished that.

“This night, we got here out for the second half with the correct spirit, attempting to dominate and kill off the sport.”

Gian Piero Gasperini mentioned that Roma had a very good first half and have been pushing Inter again, till that sudden Calhanoglu strike from an enormous distance.

“It’s not simple to press Roma excessive, as a result of they transfer round a lot, empty out the center to assault you down the flanks with these wingbacks,” replied Chivu.

“We have been a bit fearful about them getting the ball to Malen, so Calhanoglu was sitting a bit deep and struggling to shut down Pisilli, who was controlling the tempo. We confirmed extra braveness within the second half and broke their traces, transferring the ball quicker, and pushing our playmaker right into a extra superior position.

“Whenever you enable Roma gamers time and area, they’re so good at discovering the areas and organising their strikers. We stepped up a gear, had extra sprints to compete for the ball, and it was an excellent second half.”

There was additionally a particular second within the second half when Alessandro Bastoni obtained a standing ovation from the San Siro crowd as he was substituted.

It was not clear how the defender would deal with the trauma of being despatched off in Italy’s World Cup play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, having already been criticised a lot within the media for getting Pierre Kalulu pink carded for Juventus with a simulation.

With studies Bastoni is pushing to depart Italy totally for a transfer to Barcelona because of that poisonous ambiance, this present of assist was reassuring.

“I don’t have a magic wand to repair all that’s improper, however what I can say is that we’re all answerable for what occurs in soccer,” famous Chivu when requested if the stress is a part of the explanation Italian soccer has struggled.

“Meaning coaches, gamers, journalists, social media, as a result of criticism and negativity will get extra consideration. We should do not forget that soccer is a recreation, from the youth academy the place I luckily labored for a few years and noticed some issues that will shock you.

“We’re all responsible, so we should change the strategy to this excellent sport that elicits such love from youngsters, the followers who cheer on their group, and never those that simply want sick on others, purpose insults and worse at their opponents.”

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