After Inter Milan defeated Udinese 1-0 in an away game, the Italian media generally praised Christian Chivu. Many media spoke highly of the Nerazzurri coach’s tactical methods and game management.
“Corriere dello Sport” believes that the best player in this game is Lautaro Martinez. He scored the decisive goal with “coldness and strength”, taking all three points and scoring 7.5 points.
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Chivu, Peter Zielinski and Francisco Pio Esposito combined for 7 points, via Inter Milan.
The newspaper described Inter’s success as “slightly marginal but clearly dominated by the Nerazzurri for at least 70 minutes”, adding that the only real fault was the long gap in the game.
Italian media praise Chivu for ‘smooth’ after Udinese victory
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 6: Inter Milan head coach Christian Chivu watches the Serie A match between Inter Milan and Como 1907 at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 6, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzani/Getty Images)
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TuttoMercatoWeb also spoke highly of Chivu, giving him a 7.
Their analysis highlights the changes compared to the previous game.
Indeed, noting the reshaped attacking partnership and lack thereof Hakan Calhanoglu Barely felt.
Inter Milan “played very smoothly and showed no problems with formation changes.”
Chivu changed the system again during the game, this time using a lone striker to protect the lead.
Exports are underlined Chivu’s unpredictability growsThis is what Inter Milan lacked last season.
They viewed this win as another attempt to extend their lead, and the reaction from their opponents was yet to come.
