Chivu has the team in hand, this is how he turned it around at the Olimpico

The ability to turn games around has become the trademark of Inter at the start of this season. The team suffers, takes the hit, but always finds the strength to react and get back on track. This is mainly thanks to Cristian Chivu, who is proving he knows how to manage the group with authority and clarity.

The choice of the Romanian coach a year ago had raised doubts. Today, those doubts have been swept away. According to Corriere dello Sport, Chivu gives the impression of being a true leader at the helm of his team. Inter listens to him, follows him, and carries out his instructions with discipline. The control he exercises over the team is total, and the trust placed in him is complete.

The clearest example came at the Olimpico, against Roma. Two goals down at halftime, the Nerazzurri came back onto the pitch transformed: fierce, determined, more organized and focused compared to the first half. Turning around the attitude of a struggling team is not a given, but Chivu managed it.

Even his management of substitutions is almost always spot on. The changes bring something extra or different to the play. And when things go badly, as in the first half last Saturday, the coach never benches anyone at halftime. He waits a few minutes into the second half, assesses the reaction, and then, if necessary, proceeds with the substitutions. An approach that shows trust in the players and the ability to read the moment.