Chivu after the derby: “We lacked aggression, we’ll assess a fifth striker”

Cristian Chivu assessed Inter’s derby defeat on Saturday, October 31, when Milan won 3-1. In his post-match comments, the Nerazzurri coach linked part of the difficulties to a lineup affected by absences, while refusing to use that situation as an excuse for the team’s performance.

The coach focused above all on the lack of aggression in decisive moments, a weakness that influenced the course of the match. Chivu also opened a discussion about the structure of the attack: “We will assess a fifth striker,” he explained, suggesting that the issue could return to the centre of the club’s evaluations. His words come during a period in which physical problems have already affected the forward line.

The defeat ended the run of wins against Fiorentina, beaten 2-1 on October 25, and Venezia, defeated 2-0 on October 28. Inter must respond on Tuesday, November 3, at 21:00, away to Feyenoord in Rotterdam in the fourth Champions League round. Como will then visit San Siro on Sunday, November 8, at 18:00.