Best in Serie A & Worst In Champions League – Stats Reveal Contrasting Fortunes Of Inter Milan Boss Chivu | OneFootball

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has experienced mixed fortunes during his first season at San Siro.

According to Corriere della Sera via FCInter1908, the 45-year-old has excelled in Serie A.

Indeed, Cristian Chivu is on the verge of inspiring the Nerazzurri to their 21st Scudetto in his maiden campaign at the club.

With only 12 games left to play, the 20-time Italian champions are sitting ten points clear of second-placed AC Milan.

Therefore, it’s a virtual-certainty that they’ll win the title.

Stats Show Inter Milan Boss Cristian Chivu Endures Mixed Fortunes in First Season at San Siro

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Despite his impressive numbers in Serie A, Chivu has dropped the ball in the Champions League.

Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt stunned the runaway Serie A leaders in the playoff round, winning both legs by an aggregate score of 5-2.

As a result, Inter will not compete in the Round of 16 for the first time since the 2020/21 season.

Furthermore, Chivu has lost five of his first ten European games in charge of the club.

On the contrary, he has suffered just four losses in 26 league matches.