Inter Milan Out To Conquer Bogey Team Lazio As Cristian Chivu Demands A Reaction | OneFootball

Inter head into Sunday’s clash with Lazio determined to make a statement as Cristian Chivu seeks to make his mark against one of the Nerazzurri’s biggest bogey teams.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the fixture has become something of a “kryptonite” test for the Nerazzurri.

Indeed, a matchup that consistently exposes lingering flaws.

The last meeting between the sides ended in a frustrating draw that helped decide last season’s title race, as Inter failed to capitalise on slip-ups elsewhere.

Chivu & Inter Look To Put Lazio Woes Behind Them

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu gesturesduring the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Now under Cristian Chivu, Inter arrive from back-to-back wins over Verona and Kairat Almaty, but both came with warning signs.

The midweek Champions League victory was anything but comfortable, and Chivu made no secret of his frustration at the team’s lack of intensity despite taking responsibility publicly.

The Romanian coach expects a sharper, more controlled performance at San Siro this weekend, with Inter looking to confirm that their unbeaten Champions League run and domestic resurgence are part of a clear upward trend rather than a purple patch.

Victory over Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio would mark an eleventh win in twelve matches across all competitions and send Chivu’s side into the international break in a position of confidence.