Inter, Chivu rallies Nerazzurri for Super Cup: Calhanoglu is fit | OneFootball

In anticipation of the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna, Cristian Chivu appears at the press conference with clear ideas, a measured tone, and great confidence in the group.

Inter, Chivu fires up the Nerazzurri for the Super Cup: “Being here is a privilege. Calhanoglu has recovered”

Inter’s objective is to lift a trophy again after a season marked by disappointments, but the Nerazzurri coach prefers to focus exclusively on the immediate future, without looking too far ahead.

Inter seeking redemption: the Super Cup as a turning point

Inter arrives at the Italian Super Cup with strong motivation: to end the trophy drought that began after the historic second star Scudetto. To achieve this, two consecutive victories will be needed, starting with the semifinal against a Bologna side that in recent years has proven to be a tough opponent, often able to trouble the Nerazzurri.

Chivu, however, distances himself from any personal pressure related to the possible trophy: “How much would it mean for me to win right away? It wouldn’t change anything. I’m not looking for reputation or personal recognition. I’m enjoying the team’s growth journey.”

The Romanian coach emphasizes how Inter has built its season on a very specific internal pact: “From the beginning, we promised ourselves to approach every match with ambition and desire. Now that we’re here, even if perhaps we don’t deserve it based on last year’s results, we want to seize this opportunity to the fullest.”

Chivu and his relationship with the team: trust, hunger, and identity

During the conference, Chivu dedicates important words to the group: “We are aware of what we want and what we can do. Only in this way are teams capable of winning built. For me, it’s an honor to coach these guys.”

The coach highlights the mental strength of the collective, able to react to difficulties: “They put themselves on the line despite the disappointments. It’s a united, hungry group, with great desire. As a staff, we have worked to restore confidence, self-esteem, passion, and joy for this sport, which at times is wonderful and at times cruel.”

Calhanoglu recovered and no calculations about energy

From a technical point of view, there is fundamental news for Inter: “Calhanoglu has recovered.” His return expands the options available to Chivu, who does not intend to make calculations even with the final in mind, despite possibly having one less day of rest compared to Milan or Napoli: “We don’t care. We are ready to play our chances to the fullest.”

Even the logistical management has been planned with the team in mind. Inter arrived in Saudi Arabia a day later than in the past: “I had even asked to arrive 24 hours before the match, but the journey is long and we were asked to come earlier. The main reason remains the cold we found here.”

Bologna a formidable opponent: “They can trouble anyone”

Chivu then gets into the specifics of the Italian Super Cup semifinal, acknowledging the value of the opponent: “Bologna is an awkward team, not just for us. In recent years, they have troubled everyone. They have energy and a way of playing that can put anyone in crisis.”

Pressed on the subject of direct clashes, the Nerazzurri coach broadens the discussion: “If we consider Bologna a direct clash, let’s not forget that we beat Roma. To win, you have to deserve it, regardless of the opponent. No one gives you anything. Sometimes you succeed, sometimes you don’t, but the important thing is to leave the pitch with your head held high, with the feeling of having given everything.”

The semifinal between Bologna and Inter therefore promises to be an intense challenge, full of meaning and potentially decisive for the Nerazzurri’s season. Chivu knows this and, without any proclamations, prepares his team to fight until the very end.

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