Report – Chivu Gives Inter Milan Squad Three Days Off After Encouraging Friendly Vs Padova | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu has given the Inter Milan squad three days off from training following yesterday’s behind-closed-doors friendly win over Padova.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that the return to training will coincide with the internationals coming back.

Inter Milan faced off against Padova in a behind-closed-doors friendly match yesterday.

The Nerazzurri lined up with a back three of Yann Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, and Tomas Palacios. These three were not on international duty during the break.

Meanwhile, Andy Diouf partnered Henrikh Mkhitaryan in a two-man central midfield.

Inter won the friendly match 3-1. However, the scoreline was hardly the important aspect.

Rather, Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu used the opportunity to observe the players who have not received national team call-ups, as his prepares for the season to really get into gear.

Chivu Gives Inter Squad Three Days Off From Training After Padova Friendly

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)

According to the Corriere dello Sport, Inter coach Cristian Chivu has given his players a few days to rest.

The Romanian doesn’t expect the squad back in training until Tuesday.

That will coincide with the players on international duty starting to return.

Therefore, Chivu will resume training as the internationals in the squad filter in and join the group.

Accordingly, next week will see preparations for the Derby d’Italia against Juventus really start to ramp up.