Chivu Cautiously Optimistic After Inter Milan Beat Monaco In Friendly: ‘Good Match, But Results Don’t Matter In Preseason’ | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu is satisfied with his team’s performance in a preseason friendly win over Monaco.

The Nerazzurri coach spoke to InterTV after the friendly win, via FCInterNews. He also added that “results don’t matter” in preseason matches.

The Nerazzurri had to do it the hard way, though. Firstly, Monaco went ahead within a couple minutes.

Maghnes Akliouche took the lead within two minutes for the host.

Then, Hakan Calhanoglu got a straight red card for a late tackle.

However, Inter came back in the first half. Firstly, Nerazzurri captain Lautaro Martinez equalized. Then, summer signing Age-Yoan Bonny got on the scoresheet to complete the comeback.

Chivu: “Good Match” For Inter Vs Monaco In 2-1 Friendly Win

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu said after the fixture that “it’s a preseason match.”

“Legs aren’t quiet working the way they should yet,” the coach admitted. “But it was a good test of our abilities.”

“We need to get some minutes in,” Chivu continued. “Because time is running out.”

Chivu noted that “there are just seventeen days to go before the start of the season.”

“I’ll take the character from the team, and the desire to turn the match around despite the difficulties we had playing with ten men.”

“It’s hard to analyze,” said Chivu. “Because we’re not at our best physically.”

“But we gained some intensity. Obviously, we’re still lacking some technical brilliance and a clinical edge in front of goal.”

“We had some clear chances in front of goal,” Chivu added.

The Inter coach also admitted that “I don’t much care about the result.”

“I don’t want to win a trophy in August,” he declared. “I’m interested in the team gaining confidence and fuel for the challenges to come.”