Chivu to DAZN after the victory over Como: «In the first half we forced them to make mistakes»

Inter takes home the three points against Como and moves just one point away from the top, thanks to a solid tactical performance. At the end of the match at San Siro, Chivu spoke to DAZN microphones, analyzing the main aspects of the match.

On the defensive and pressing front, the Nerazzurri coach explained the approach adopted by his team: “The idea was to stay oriented forward and not let them play inside the field. We did this quite well, then when we were in trouble we knew we had to form a mid-block and take away their plays in the middle where they are very good, also paying attention to the midfielders’ runs behind. We created that compactness that allowed us to counterattack with ferocity and force them into technical mistakes. In the first half, thanks to our merits, we saw Como make mistakes in fundamentals where they usually don’t.”

Asked how close this performance is to the best version of Inter, Chivu outlined a growth path that starts from recent weeks: “We have always said that pressing must be done by everyone and not alone. We understood this after the derby and after Feyenoord and we showed it today.” He then added: “You have to find the desire to do it, but we are on the right track. There is still a long way to go, we have to consider that we are not perfect. We must be aware of our journey and understand that it must match our ambitions.”

On Spence‘s role as a solution on the wing, the coach said: “When we chose him, we knew what he could give us. Unfortunately, he had some problems and we didn’t have him available for a long time. In the last few games he has put in great performances and I think he can improve a lot more.”

Finally, on the title race and Como’s role in the standings, Chivu urged caution: “We are only at the eleventh match and the journey is long. The important thing is to understand how you arrive in February and that’s when you understand the conditions and what you have to fight with. There are Lazio, Como, Milan, Roma, Juventus, and Napoli who will work to achieve an important position in the standings.”