Inter Milan Manager Insists “As The Leader Of This Group, I Have A Duty” After Fantastic Serie A Win Vs Roma | OneFootball

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu emphasized his responsibility as the leader of the squad following a dominant 5-2 Serie A victory over Roma.

Speaking to Radio Serie A via FCInterNews, Chivu highlighted the significance of his role in helping the team secure the Scudetto.

Inter Milan thrashed Roma at San Siro last night to end a dismal three-game winless run in Serie A.

Furthermore, they have re-established a nine-point cushion over second-placed AC Milan, who will take on Napoli later tonight.

Meanwhile, Lautaro Martinez returned from injury with a bang. Indeed, El Toro notched a brace in his first league start since February.

The Argentine broke the deadlock inside the opening minute before completing his first double since November at the start of the second half.

Moreover, Lautaro’s attacking partner, Marcus Thuram, returned to the scoresheet for the first time since a 5-0 thumping of Sassuolo in early February.

In addition to ending his five-game drought in Serie A, the Frenchman registered two assists to win a flattering ‘Man of the Match’ award.

Cristian Chivu Opens Up on His Role as Inter Milan Leader

“There are seven matches left, and they will be tough as the season nears its conclusion,” Chivu said. “Right now, we are enjoying the performance and the result. It was important to secure a win against Roma after two draws and a defeat.

“The returns of Lautaro, Dumfries, and Calhanoglu… these were absences we managed to overcome thanks to excellent players who stepped in, allowing the others to recover without rush. At this moment, we have all players available.”

Finally, he praised his team for a statement performance against one of the best Serie A clubs.

“My duty as the leader of this team is to defend what they do. What they have done, what they do every day; they put themselves on the line, wanted to have a standout season, and aimed to dominate matches, showing the true quality of this group.”