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A few days of work and a single match are not enough to make a judgment on the new era under Cristian Chivu. Nevertheless, Monterrey-Inter, the opening game of the Club World Cup, showed some of the changes the Romanian coach seems intent on bringing to the Nerazzurri’s style of play.
Even though he **kept continuity in the formation and players** with the exception of Esposito replacing a not fully fit Thuram compared to Inzaghi’s tenure, the game at the Rose Bowl **already revealed a different Inter in several respects**.
The two goals in the match were clear evidence of this, both positively and negatively. As Lautaro Martinez confirmed after the game, Inter **changed their marking style on set pieces**, opting to defend zonally. This is a choice that requires practice and time, and it showed significant frailties on Sergio Ramos’ headed goal. Yet, it was also a set piece that brought the equalizer, using a move **clearly planned by Chivu** and executed to perfection.
Beyond individual episodes, however, the **team’s overall approach** displayed some interesting innovations: Inter tried to apply **more aggressive pressing** than in the past, aiming to win the ball back immediately in advanced areas of the pitch. Their build-up play also **showed a more persistent search for vertical passes** through the central part of the field.
However, their physical condition was not perfect, preventing the Nerazzurri from maintaining this approach consistently and resulting in a noticeable drop-off in the second half. Here, Chivu further distinguished himself from Inzaghi: the coach **changed the formation**, abandoning the 3-5-2 in favor of a system that shifted **between a 3-4-1-2 and a 3-4-2-1**. Although this choice didn’t yield great results, it is proof that the new manager **wants to have alternative solutions**, whereas his predecessor was always very reluctant to stray from the initial setup.
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