Chivu: “Kalulu light touch, but Bastoni does not simulate”

From the episode that led to Kalulu‘s red card, to the first victory in a direct clash this season: here are the words of Cristian Chivu to the microphones of Dazn at the end of Inter-Juventus.

THE MATCH – “A tainted victory? I think about my team, about what was the mental and physical block in this match. Maybe the two years without winning a direct clash weighed on us, I saw that on the field today. A blocked team, then they put their heart and individual quality into it and fortunately we brought it home in the 90th minute. We still should have managed it better, I take the good things we did because today it was really important to win.”

KALULU’S SENDING OFF – “For me it was a light touch, but at the same time a booked player must avoid certain gestures that can put the referee in difficulty. I did it with my own, I’m talking about Inter-Liverpool when I got angry with my defender who could have avoided putting the referee in front of a decision, the same applies to Kalulu.”

SCUDETTO – “Percentages? Zero percent, I already said it with Sassuolo, the championship is still long.”

DIRECT CLASHES – “I have always talked about the improvements we have made from a mental point of view, even with Napoli we hit the post in the 94th minute and it would have helped us unlock ourselves in direct clashes. Today I also chose to put in another striker to try to win it, then Zielo’s quality comes out as he shoots from outside the box. This time it went well for us, last time we hit the post, we take what we deserve, aware that we have grown a lot and we are doing everything to bring the season to a successful end.”

BASTONI – “Simulation? He is a national team player, you can’t question him if he feels a touch on his arm or chest. I teach my players not to put the referee in the position of having to make decisions. Ale felt this blow after intercepting a pass and something important could have come from it. Unfortunately, it is questioned that he doesn’t simulate, he felt the slap and it prevented him from going into transition.”