Christian Chivu promises to increase Inter's success

Christian Chivu performed brilliantly in his first season as coach of Inter, leading them to win the Scudetto in Serie A. His aim now is to repeat last season's success and take the club to greater heights. Chivu's tactics and rapport with the players are expected to have a positive impact on Inter's performance in Serie A.

Why it matters

Christian Chivu's commitment is important for Inter, as he looks to build on last season's success and increase competition in Serie A. Chivu took the club to new heights by winning the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia in his first season. With his inspiration and leadership, Inter is hopeful of success in the upcoming season as well.

Key Points

• Christian Chivu promises to increase Inter's success.
• Christian Chivu has expressed his commitment to building on Inter's domestic success as they look to advance in Serie A and overcome the difficulties they have faced in previous Champions League appearances..
• Chivu vows Inter will build on last season’s domestic double success.

Christian Chivu has insisted he is even more motivated to build on last season's success as he prepares for his second campaign for Inter. Chivu performed brilliantly last season, helping Inter win the Serie A and Coppa Italia titles. This was a significant achievement for him, as he became the fifth coach to win the Scudetto in his debut season for Inter, and the first since 2008–09. It was also the first time Inter did the domestic double since 2009–10, resulting in Chivu signing a contract for two more years.

Chivu has managed 58 matches for Inter in all competitions, of which they won 38 (draw 9, lose 11), and have a win percentage of 65.5%. Inter have built on last season's success by adding players such as Aleksandar Stankovic, Manuel Akanji and Ivan Provedel, but some key players have also left the club. Denzel Dumfries has joined Real Madrid, while Yann Sommer, Stefan de Vries and Francesco Etcherby have also left the club.

Chivu said, "The most important thing at the moment is motivation, because there is never enough in terms of ambition and what we want to do next. It was a strong season, but we don't want to stop here. I have 50 matches now, now I haven't only played 13 matches. I will try my best, we want to be competitive on every front, and have the ambition to do even better than last year."

Inter have not successfully defended the Serie A title since winning the Scudetto five times between 2005 and 2010, which Chivu is looking to repeat. During last season, Antonio Conte and Maximiliano Allegri only set finishing in the top four as their targets, but Chivu has always aimed to finish at the top.

“We are not afraid of anyone,” Chivu added. "I have nothing to prove, except for myself. I have a lot of responsibilities, doubts and duties towards these players, even though I lifted two trophies last season, we always start from zero."

Although Inter enjoyed success in Italy, they suffered a surprise early exit in the Champions League, where they lost 5–0 against Paris Saint-Germain after reaching the final the previous year. They finished 10th in the league stage and also had to participate in the play-offs, where they lost 5–2 over two matches against Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt. This was the first time that Inter were eliminated from the Champions League by a team from outside Europe's top five leagues.

Chivu said, "You can't keep everything in life. We got two matches wrong, but I take positives from the experience." He spoke about Inter's difficulties in the Champions League. "We lost in the last seconds against both Atlético Madrid and Liverpool, I take responsibility for my mistakes in the play-offs, but we played on an equal level with everyone. I want us to improve our courage, show more determination and go for the win, not rest on our successes. We can always become the best version of ourselves. I don't think about what we won, but rather focus on what we have to do.

What will happen next

Under Chivu's leadership, Inter is ready to compete in Serie A with its new players. New additions like Aleksandar Stankovic, Manuel Akanji and Ivan Provedel will add to the strength of the team. However, with the departure of Denzel Dumfries and other key players, the team may face a challenge in balancing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many matches has Christian Chivu managed for Inter?

Christian Chivu has managed 58 matches for Inter in all competitions.

Which titles did Inter win last season?

Inter won the Serie A and Coppa Italia titles last season.

Which new players have joined Inter's team?

Inter have added players like Aleksandar Stankovic, Manuel Akanji and Ivan Provedel.

When is Inter's next match?

Information about the next fixture is not given in the article.

What was Inter's winning percentage last season?

Inter's winning percentage was 65.5%.

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