Inter-Fiorentina, Chivu risks punishment after touching the ball too early
The Nerazzurri coach touched the ball before it had completely gone out of play, creating a potential regulatory issue.
During Inter-Fiorentina, won 2-1 by the Nerazzurri, Cristian Chivu was involved in a curious incident on the touchline. The coach touched the ball before it had completely crossed the line, intervening while the action was not yet formally over.
The gesture drew attention because a member of the bench cannot interfere with the ball while it is in play. In such situations, the referee may assess the incident and take action against the coach, depending on the dynamics and the actual impact on the play. Chivu therefore took an avoidable risk, with the intervention appearing to be an instinctive reaction near the touchline.
The incident did not prevent Inter from collecting another league victory. After the 3-1 win over Bologna on October 17 and the 1-0 Champions League success against Shakhtar on October 21, the team also defeated Fiorentina 2-1 on October 25. The next fixture is Wednesday, October 28 at 18:30, away to Venezia.