Inter Milan Vs Liverpool – Cristian Chivu Stresses Importance Of Tonight’s Champions League Blockbuster: “We Know That 12 Points Are Not Enough” | OneFootball

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu highlighted the significance of taking three points in tonight’s clash against Liverpool.

Speaking to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, Chivu reiterated Inter’s desire to pick up a long-overdue win against a top team.

Despite Inter’s promising start under Cristian Chivu, they’ve notoriously struggled in high-profile clashes.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri have lost to AC Milan, Napoli, and Juventus in Serie A.

Furthermore, Atletico Madrid inflicted Inter’s only defeat in this season’s Champions League.

Therefore, Chivu’s charges are facing a psychological barrier ahead of Liverpool’s visit to San Siro.

However, Liverpool are no longer a shadow of the side that dominated the Premier League last season.

Moreover, title-winning manager Arne Slot stands on the precipice of dismissal, with the Reds winless in five of their last six outings.

Therefore, this could be a prime opportunity for the Nerazzurri to break one of the club’s worst trends under Chivu’s stewardship.

Cristian Chivu Urges Inter Milan to Claim Three Points vs Liverpool

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“These are matches where you have to make as few mistakes as possible, and if you do make one, you need to cover for it,” Chivu said.

“I’m referring to the whole team. The intensity is crucial.

“Liverpool treat it like a mantra, and we have to match that. And we must recognize the key moments and make the most of them.

“We know that 12 points aren’t enough; we need more. Today is an opportunity; what matters is today because we can gain points.

“We’ll do everything we can to put in a good performance and pick up points.”

Asked how important Hakan Calhanoglu’s return to form could be for Inter, Chivu replied: “He’s shown leadership and demonstrated his value.

“The same goes for Barella, Lautaro, Thuram… everyone.

“They’re all important, regardless of who starts or who comes off the bench to contribute.

“They matter from Monday, when we start training, all the way to matchday.”