Inter Milan Head Coach Cristian Chivu Praised For ‘Masterclass’ Against Como: ‘A True Show Of Strength’ | OneFootball

Inter, Como and Cristian Chivu all dominate the first line of the post-match analysis from Corriere dello Sport, which hailed the Nerazzurri head coach for what it called a full tactical “masterclass” in the 4-0 win at San Siro.

The paper described it as “the best Inter of the season,” sinking Como with four goals and a game plan executed to perfection by the Romanian coach.

CdS wrote that the rout was the direct consequence “of the perfect match plan devised by the Romanian coach, who overwhelmed Fabregas.”

It added that it would be “hard to find a better way to show Inter’s directors how right they were to entrust him with the job.”

In hindsight, “Fabregas’ refusal was probably a blessing,” given how convincingly Chivu has shaped the team in his image.

Inter 4-0 Como – Chivu Improving Over Inzaghi

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)

Statistically, the comparison with last season under Inzaghi also tilted in Chivu’s favour.

After 14 rounds, “Lautaro and his teammates have collected two more points than a year ago. Scoring one more goal (32 vs 31) and conceding four fewer (13 vs 17).”

While elements of Inzaghi’s structure remain, the paper noted that “Chivu’s principles are increasingly evident.”

Those principles were decisive against Como.

Inter shocked Fabregas’ side “with high pressing and vertical attacks that were sometimes almost too quick, given a few wasted chances.”

The visitors were left sterile in possession, repeatedly “falling into the trap set by Chivu.”

Luis Henrique’s breakout moment was also highlighted.

The Brazilian “showed his quality,” supplying Lautaro’s opener and growing in confidence as the match progressed.

Como briefly threatened a comeback early in the second half.

But Inter struck again from a corner, one of their most reliable weapons.

Indeed, before Calhanoglu and Carlos Augusto completed a dominant scoreline.

CdS concluded that the 4-0 was “perhaps too harsh,” but also “a true show of strength.”