Devil In The Details – How Cristian Chivu Defied Pre-Season Skepticism To Guide Inter Milan To The Top Of Serie A | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu has silenced pre-season doubters by steering Inter Milan to the summit of Serie A this season.

According to Corriere della Sera via FCInter1908, Chivu’s team is ‘unparalleled.’

Inter Milan’s decision to appoint Cristian Chivu as their new manager in June raised a few eyebrows.

Indeed, the club had to act quickly to replace Simone Inzaghi ahead of Inter’s trip to North America for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Meanwhile, Cesc Fabregas was Inter’s first choice, but the Spaniard pledged his loyalty to Como.

How Cristian Chivu Excelled at Inter Milan Against the Odds

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite being relatively new to senior management, Chivu has been making strides at San Siro this term.

In addition to guiding Inter to the top of the Serie A table, he has helped his squad regain confidence after a heartbreaking 2024/25 season.

Furthermore, Chivu has turned the Nerazzurri into a goal-scoring machine, with Inter netting a league-high 34 goals so far.

Though many had expected Inter to collapse this season, they’ve gone from strength to strength, largely thanks to Chivu.

Indeed, his diligent approach on and off the pitch has instilled discipline and belief, allowing Inter to overcome early-season doubts.