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Abiuso: “Chivu transformed the dressing room at half-time”
Former Inter Primavera striker Nicholas Abiuso recalled the coach’s reaction during a decisive semi-final.
20 October 2026 1 min read 0 views
Nicholas Abiuso recalled an episode from his time with Cristian Chivu’s Inter Primavera side. During a semi-final, the team returned to the dressing room in difficulty and the coach intervened with great intensity, changing the mood within the group.
The striker’s words highlight Chivu’s character as a coach able to make an impact emotionally as well. That Inter team, which reached the decisive stages of the youth championship, relied heavily on its personality in the most difficult moments.