Chivu Declares ‘We Don’t Want To Lose The Principles That Made Us Strong’ After Inter Milan 2-0 Olympiacos Friendly Win | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu says that Inter Milan “don’t want to lose the principles” that got them to where they are.

The Nerazzurri coach spoke to InterTV, via FCInterNews, after yesterday’s friendly win over Olympiacos.

Inter Milan beat Olympiacos in a friendly match yesterday evening.

This was the Nerazzurri’s final friendly match before the start of the Serie A season. They take on Torino in their league opener on Monday, August 25th.

Inter beat Greek giants Olympiacos 2-0 in their final friendly match of the season.

Wingback Federico Dimarco scored the Nerazzurri’s opener in the friendly win. Subsequently, striker Marcus Thuram wrapped up the win with a goal in the second half.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the pitch Inter managed to keep a clean sheet.

This will be a good sign for coach Cristian Chivu, appointed at the start of the summer.

Cristian Chivu: “Inter Don’t Want To Lose The Principles That Got us Here”

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

After the match, Inter coach Cristian Chivu declared that “we’re always working hard.”

“We’re working hard,” he continued. “We don’t want to lose the principles that made us one of the strongest teams in the league.”

“And we’re trying to add something more,” the Romanian went on.

Chivu stated that “I’m happy with how the players are responding.”

“They have the desire to work,” he said. “And to make themselves available to the group and have a strong start to the season.”