Chivu discusses Inter Milan's defeat and Lautaro Martínez's situation | OneFootball

Inter Milan suffered a bitter setback by losing 3-1 to Bodø/Glimt. Lacking inspiration on the field, the Italians were outpaced by the speed of the Norwegians. According to coach Cristian Chivu, the team fought but failed at crucial moments:

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“We were caught on lost balls and struggled to handle their quick and intense transitions, and it cost us dearly,” analyzed the coach.

Serious Problem with the Striker

Besides the defeat, the most concerning news is the physical condition of captain Lautaro Martínez, who left injured. Chivu did not hide his pessimism about the severity of the problem, which could be decisive for the team's future.

“Lautaro got injured, quite seriously, I would say. We don't know how long he will be out, but it is definitely a significant loss,” lamented the coach, who is now racing against time to reorganize the attack.

No Excuses for Inter Milan

The coach emphasized that the synthetic field and the cold are no excuse for the two goals conceded early in the second half. For Chivu, Inter wasted the chance to turn the game around before being punished.

“We had a crucial chance at the start of the second half that we could have taken better advantage of. Right after, we conceded two identical goals from what we knew was their strong point,” he pointed out.

Positive Mentality

Despite the adverse scenario, confidence in qualifying for the next phase remains alive in the coach's speech. Inter will have the support of their fans in the return match to try to overturn the score.

“It's still all open. We know they can cause damage on the counterattack, but we will fight until the end and do everything to advance,” projected Chivu, now focusing on the physical recovery of the squad.

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