Chivu euphoric: “Inter has accomplished feats that others don’t! Crazy guys. I’ll reveal our secret to you”

Inter defeated Como after an epic comeback and is in the Coppa Italia final. The Nerazzurri managed to win yet another Lombardy derby this season against Cesc Fabregas, to the delight of the fans and Cristian Chivu, who appeared happy and decidedly euphoric at the press conference.

The Inter coach began by talking about the typical madness of the Nerazzurri: “The concept of crazy Inter is in the history. I know it, I’ve been inside it, I’ve lived these matches and that’s why people fall in love with these colors and this team. The beauty of Inter is the strong emotions. And Inter has accomplished feats that can’t be done elsewhere.”

These are successes based on solid elements: “Our secret is the unity of the group, the support of the club, the fans, the great work by everyone, the awareness of how important it is to believe. These players deserve all this, they have been protagonists for years. For years they have put themselves out there and tried to be competitive, they have never given up an inch. We are in a situation that allows us to dream, but we must know that we haven’t done anything yet.”

From Chivu the coach to Chivu the man: “I do my job, I’m trying not to do any damage and to create a healthy environment that allows you to believe, but it’s their merit. These guys have always been judged only for their performances and also for the goals not achieved, but people don’t remember that these guys have been competitive for years. I know who I’m dealing with.”

And there’s no shortage of a jab: “Sometimes I even have to give up my concepts because these guys want to have fun and want to do crazy things. I always think about my guys and everything they’ve had to swallow in these months. A certain narrative has been created around Inter. But I know it, it was there even in my time.”

Finally, an important answer about the hierarchy in goal and squad management: “Martinez as starter in the Coppa Italia final? Who said he’ll play!? All year long we’ve crucified Sommer, he’s the goalkeeper of a team that’s first in the standings with a 12-point lead and the second-best defense. Pepo is reliable, he could have had more opportunities but he knows the reasons why it didn’t happen. We have 24 players who are good guys and always try to do their best. Someone could have played more, given what he did in training.”