On September 20, Beijing time (CEST), during Matchday 5 of Serie A, Inter Milan found themselves trailing by two goals for the fourth consecutive time. They ultimately drew 2-2 away at Roma, thanks to a brace from Lautaro. After the match, Chivu attended a press conference.

«We still have work to do. In football, attack and defence must be balanced. Where are Inter Milan's problems? First, I want to talk about the team's reaction. I hope everyone understands the areas that need improvement. When we talk about squad depth, we can see the impact of the substitute players. We could perhaps have made changes earlier, but I'm satisfied with the performance of the guys who came on; they managed to turn the situation around and played a decisive role. When they show their best form, I'll praise everyone. Today, we needed a contribution from the entire team, and they proved it through their actions,» Chivu said.

Let's talk about individual performances. Josep Martínez's crucial saves kept the team in the game. How do you assess Curtis Jones's first start?

«Like the whole team, he could have and should have done better; I analyse the entire team, not individuals. We still have a lot of work ahead of us; it's a long road. We need to make up for what's missing. We know where the problems are, these small details, and we're convinced we won't make the same mistakes again.»

You avoided defeat. Could this comeback create a false sense of security and lead to a poor attitude in your next matches?

«I don't think any player would think that way. We need to improve certain specific details, and at the same time understand that football involves offensive and defensive phases. I'm referring to many aspects of the game that could be executed better. Roma's performance didn't surprise me; they have everything needed to cause us problems. We shouldn't wait until we're forced to react; we're capable of playing the way we want. Even if we don't seem as strong or physically aggressive, we must try to play our style from the start.»

The pace and intensity of that match were comparable to the Premier League.

«In my opinion, the intensity and quality of play have improved. There will be different phases in a match, but I think the Italian way of viewing football is changing. People will certainly say that teams are conceding too many goals, and that's not unreasonable, because football is about balance. However, I like the current situation; the new rules have injected more vitality into the game, and the pace now picks up much faster, as we saw today. I like this change and I believe we're on the right path. We must accept that a match can end with scores like 5-3, 4-2, or even 4-4.»

Traduit par IA.

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