Big Match Taboo – Inter Milan Haunted By High-Profile Failures Despite Positive Start Under Cristian Chivu | OneFootball

Despite Cristian Chivu’s decent managerial start at San Siro, Inter Milan cannot catch a break in high-stakes matches.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Inter’s underwhelming results in big matches have become notorious.

Liverpool stunned San Siro into silence on Tuesday as Dominik Szoboszlai converted a late penalty to inspire the Reds to a 1-0 win.

Though Liverpool had referee Felix Zwayer to thank for taking all three points, it added to Inter’s growing struggles in big games.

Inter Milan Continue to Suffer in Big Matches

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Defeats to top-tier opponents have become a recurring theme for Cristian Chivu in the first half of the season.

Indeed, his men have already lost three high-profile Serie A matches, with AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli getting the better of them.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool have inflicted Inter’s only losses in the Champions League after four consecutive wins.

Therefore, it’s fair to admit that dismal performances against elite teams have been Inter’s Achilles heel this season.

Whether it’s a psychological problem or something else remains to be seen.