Il Giornale: "The virtue of getting back up remains the trademark of Chivu's team"

According to Il Giornale, the fact that Chivu’s Inter is considered the favorite is not a belief tied to the past, but a judgment that emerges directly from what is being seen at this moment. Visnadi explains this in an article published by the newspaper, analyzing the Nerazzurri’s victory in the most recent match.

“It is evident from the ease with which they defeated their opponent, neutralizing their best qualities, such as aggressiveness and ball possession. A clear and important victory because it came at the right moment, after the defeat in the derby and before the break. Any other result, whether coming from behind or being overtaken, would have fueled further doubts about the reigning champions,” the article reads.

The central theme of the analysis is the ability to react after a misstep. “The ability to bounce back after a slip remains a virtue of Chivu’s squad, already seen last year,” writes Visnadi. This quality is accompanied by a precise tactical choice by the coach: changing Inter without announcing it, giving up leaving wide spaces behind the defensive line, a habit that had characterized the first three months of the season. The adjustment started in the Champions League and then extended to the league.

The derby chapter remains open: Milan is the only team to have beaten Inter, three times, in the last 41 Serie A matches. A fact that, according to the article, does not overshadow the overall picture; on the contrary, it suggests that in Barella and his teammates there is something that goes beyond the pitch.