From No More Blasphemy To Substitutions – How Cristian Chivu Has Changed Inter Milan On & Off The Pitch | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu has already put his own stamp on his Inter Milan squad, reshaping the team on and off the pitch.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 44-year-old’s overhaul began with significant shifts in the players’ mindset and approach.

Despite being relatively new to senior management, Cristian Chivu has quickly earned everyone’s trust.

Indeed, the Romanian coach has demonstrated character and authority during the early stages of his managerial career at San Siro.

How Cristian Chivu is Reshaping Inter Milan

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)

For starters, Chivu has introduced new training methods at Appiano Gentile designed to prevent fatigue and injuries.

Moreover, he has been pragmatic, choosing not to switch from a 3-5-2 to a 3-4-2-1 setup.

Despite pre-season indications, Chivu realized the squad would benefit more from stability and continuity.

Then, he established several key rules.

For example, swearing during matches is now strictly forbidden, which should help the players maintain focus and discipline.

Additionally, Chivu has also changed the philosophy regarding substitutions.

However, only time and the injury list will tell whether he was right.