Spence’s starting debut to forget: Chivu wants to relaunch him

Spence’s first start for Inter left little to remember. The player was named in the starting lineup for the Champions League match against Shakhtar, played at San Siro on Wednesday, October 21, and won 1-0 by the Nerazzurri. The wing-back’s performance was judged insufficient, especially because he failed to provide the expected response in his first genuine opportunity from the opening whistle.

However, the disappointing display has not changed Cristian Chivu’s opinion of him. The coach still believes in the player and sees a gradual recovery process ahead, built through daily work, confidence and greater continuity. The aim is to guide Spence towards better condition without turning one negative performance into a definitive rejection. He will therefore have to use every training session to regain confidence and become more effective within the team’s mechanisms.

Inter’s schedule offers no respite. After the wins over Shakhtar and Bologna, a 3-1 victory on October 17, Fiorentina will visit San Siro on Sunday, October 25, at 12:30. Venezia and Milan will follow. Chivu must decide when and how to relaunch Spence while keeping faith in his development.