Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu “Delighted” For French Forward; “Proud Of The Team But We Can Always Improve” After 4-1 Win Over Cremonese | OneFootball

Inter head coach Cristian Chivu praised his team’s attitude after a commanding 4-1 win over Cremonese at San Siro, adding he is “delighted” for French forward Ange-Yoan Bonny after he picked up three assists and a goal on his first start for the coach in Nerazzurri colours.

It was a result that made it five consecutive victories across Serie A and the Champions League as they put a shaky start to the campaign behind them.

“For once, I’ll take the positives from what we did,” Chivu told DAZN, with quotes via FCInterNews.

“We were dominant, we enjoyed ourselves, and we had the right attitude. We stayed organised, pressed well, and scored again from our pressure.

“The goal we conceded? It’s fine, no problem. I’ll take 85 minutes of real quality and intensity. I’m proud of this group, they’re working hard to reach our goals.”

The Romanian coach added: “We can always improve but we also have to be happy with what we’re doing.

“We’ve found continuity, happiness, and passion in our football. It was great to see the team enjoying themselves and playing with freedom.”

Chivu “Delighted” For Bonny After MOTM Performance In Inter 4-1 Cremonese

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

When asked how to build on such a strong performance, Chivu replied: “Perfection doesn’t exist, and we’re not chasing it. We just want to have fun responsibly.

“We needed patience attacking their low block and to press in the right moments.

“Of course, I’ll still find something to say to the players: that’s my job.”

On match-winner Ange-Yoan Bonny, Chivu was full of praise:

“I’m delighted for him: for his goal and for how much he helped the team. Up front we’ve got two young players and two experienced ones raising the bar.

“The whole group is happy for our young guys.”

Tonight was the youngster’s first start under his former Parma mentor and he made a real case for more minutes moving forward.

This presents Chivu with somewhat of a selection headache, with two talented young forwards in Francesco Pio Esposito and Bonny.

Whilst Marcus Thuram sits out with injury, it is not too much of a problem.

However, when everyone is fully fit, the Romanian may struggle to give everyone the minutes they need.

As for Denzel Dumfries’ visible frustration late in the game, Chivu brushed it off with humour:

“It’s good that he’s angry: he should be. He can be mad at me, the world, whoever. He’s a great person and a key player for us and for his national team.

“I’m happy with him, but like everyone else, he can still give more.”

Asked if he would watch Juventus vs Milan later in the weekend, Chivu grinned: “No thanks, I’ll watch the NFL.”