Inter Milan Vs Atalanta – The Reason Why Nerazzurri Boss Cristian Chivu Won’t Speak At The Press Conference | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu has opted against holding a pre-match press conference ahead of Inter Milan’s Serie A clash with Atalanta.

Indeed, the Gazzetta dello Sport reporting, via FCInterNews, the decision reflects a deliberate choice to focus entirely on Saturday’s match in the wake of the derby defeat.

The move is unusual but not completely out of character in recent weeks.

Chivu has previously skipped pre-match media duties during weeks with three fixtures.

However, this is the first time he has made the same call in a standard single-game week.

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The message appears to be clear, after the disappointment of losing to Milan, the Inter head coach wants no distractions.

Furthermore, he wants maximum concentration on a fixture that has taken on added importance following the gap at the top being trimmed to seven points.

Chivu is still expected to speak in the pre-match build-up on matchday itself.

Therefore giving him the opportunity to address the media closer to kick-off if he chooses to do so.

For Inter, they face an in-form Atalanta side who have been one of the league’s best under Raffaele Palladino.

Meanwhile, Milan travel to Lazio – with Inter hoping the Biancocelesti can delay the Rossoneri’s charge.