Chivu: Inter must ‘try to be dominant, Calhanoglu fired up’ | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu wants his Inter side to be ‘dominant’ when they take on Slavia Prague in the champions League on Tuesday evening, and has had his say on the likes of Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski and Yann Bisseck.

Chivu has brought Zielinski and Petar Sucic into his midfield to accompany Calhanolgu on Tuesday evening, and has given an opportunity to Bisseck ahead of Manuel Akanji on the right of his back three.

Kick-off is due at 20.00 BST.

You can follow the action as it unfolds on the Football Italia Liveblog.

Chivu on Inter vs. Slavia Prague, Calhanoglu and Bisseck

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter picked up a 2-0 victory in a tricky match away against Ajax in their first Champions League match of the season a fortnight ago, but are now the clear favourites heading into a home tie against Slavia Prague.

“This is a typical Champions League game, the opponent is always tough. We have to understand the in-game moments and try to be dominant,” Chivu told Sky Sport Italia ahead of kick off.

Chivu has brought Yann Bisseck and Piotr Zielinski back into his starting line-up. What does he expect to see from them against Slavia Prague on Tuesday night?

Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Internazionale Milano at BayArena on December 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

“I expect the same from everyone, that they play the game with attention and with quality, because they have it and have shown it,” Chivu said.

And on Calhanoglu and the Nerazzurri midfield department, Chivu said: “He’s always part of the group. We always speak with one another. I’ve seen him looking fired up and with a great desire to be part of the group.

“Everyone in midfield has raised the level and is trying to give their best.”