Cristian Chivu Vs Gian Piero Gasperini – Serie A Leading Coaching Duo Up There For A Reason | OneFootball

Former associates Cristian Chivu and Gian Piero Gasperini are setting the pace in Serie A, with Inter Milan and Roma embroiled in an early Scudetto tussle.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, this is a historic opportunity for the two managers to make history in Italy’s elite division.

There was nothing but goal difference to separate joint Serie A pacesetters Inter and Roma before November’s international break.

Despite losing three of his first 11 league games in charge of the club, Cristian Chivu has established the Nerazzurri as valid title contenders.

On the other hand, Gian Piero Gasperini is making strides at the Stadio Olimpico.

Cristian Chivu & Gian Piero Gasperini Going Head-to-Head for Serie A Glory

VERONA, ITALY – AUGUST 28: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and Atalanta BC at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on August 28, 2022 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Gasperini achieved phenomenal things at Atalanta, including a historic Europa League triumph in 2024.

However, the veteran coach, who coached Chivu at Inter in 2011, is still waiting for his first Scudetto.

Meanwhile, Chivu could win the title in his first full season in senior management after swapping Parma for Inter in June.

Indeed, both Inter and Roma have been superb so far this term, announcing their Scudetto candidacy.