Stats Show Cristian Chivu Relies On Inter Milan & Argentina Megastar More Heavily Than Simone Inzaghi Did Last Season | OneFootball

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu has heavily relied on star striker Lautaro Martinez this season.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 28-year-old has been an omnipresent figure in Inter’s starting lineup this term.

Lautaro Martinez has become the symbol of this Inter Milan side.

However, former coach Simone Inzaghi had often rotated El Toro, giving him time and space to rest and heal.

Meanwhile, Cristian Chivu has seldom rested Lautaro, depending on the Argentine ace consistently to spearhead Inter’s attack.

Inter Milan Boss Cristian Chivu Massively Relies on Lautaro Martinez

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Lautaro has started 14 of Inter’s 15 Serie A matches this season, tallying eight goals and three assists.

Indeed, the only exception was a 2-1 home win over Sassuolo in early September.

Yet, it’s worth noting that El Toro wasn’t 100% fit for that showdown.

Moreover, the former Racing Club star has made five consecutive Champions League starts after missing the clash against Ajax.

For example, he had started Inter’s opening three European games last season on the bench.