Inter Milan 2-1 Kairat Almaty – Four-Win Haul Completed As Cristian Chivu Warned His Side Against Complacency | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu urged his Inter Milan side to avoid complacency ahead of yesterday’s home clash against Kairat Almaty. 

According to the Italian media via L’Interista, the 45-year-old had clearly warned his players about Kairat’s threats.

Despite extending their winning streak to three games in all competitions, Inter’s 2-1 home victory fell well below their high standard.

Indeed, Lautaro Martinez was a rare shining light in the Nerazzurri’s bleak performance, scoring his fourth Champions League goal of the season.

Moreover, Carlos Augusto got off the mark in 2025/26 with an all-important match winner.

Cristian Chivu Knew Inter Milan Could Struggle vs Kairat Almaty

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)

The attitude was wrong as Inter underestimated the Champions League debutants despite Chivu’s pre-match warnings.

Despite their underdog status, Kairat delivered a spirited performance at San Siro, nearly stealing a point away.

However, it should have never been that close.

Instead, Inter had to finish off the game much sooner to avoid late drama.

Yet, the home side’s lackadaisical approach allowed the Kazakh visitors to stay in the match longer than expected.