Inter turn practical against Como: Chivu’s “provincial” change

Inter responded to the setback in the derby with a different kind of performance. In the 2-0 win over Como at San Siro on 8 November, Cristian Chivu’s side focused on efficiency and control, putting the constant search for spectacular football into the background.

This is the “provincial” attitude requested by the coach: knowing how to read matches, accepting a less eye-catching game and striking at the right moments. The analysis of the victory over the Larian club compares Chivu’s approach to José Mourinho’s, particularly because of the ability to protect the result and turn defensive solidity into a weapon. After the 3-1 defeat against Milan, Inter answered without conceding a goal.

The recent run shows a team able to recover: first the 3-0 win away to Feyenoord in the Champions League, then the 2-0 victory over Como. The next appointment is on Sunday 22 November at 20:45, away to Atalanta, in Serie A’s 12th round. It will be the first test of the continuity of Inter’s new identity.