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Inter coach Cristian Chivu spoke to the microphones in a press conference to comment on the great victory of the Nerazzurri against Torino.

Cristian Chivu, coach of Inter spoke in a post-match press conference to comment on the great Nerazzurri victory in the debut in the league against Torino coached by Marco Baroni.

CRISTIAN CHIVU LOOKING AHEAD ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

Inter, Chivu’s words

Here are the words of the Nerazzurri coach:

Positive news
“The team had an excellent approach to the game, showing aggression with a very direct attack. The credit goes entirely to them and they deserve it. We need to stay calm because it’s only the first game, but I’m happy for them because they have only had four weeks of work and everyone has made themselves available.”

On Sucic and Barella
“I am happy for Petar because playing his first game at San Siro is not easy, but he showed great personality and quality. He also showed great aggression and had a great performance. Barella immediately made himself available in front of the team’s needs, for this match I had him in mind in midfield because I had already seen him play at Bari. I have midfielders and versatile players.”

On Diouf
“He is a midfielder and a defensive midfielder. I also wanted to reward him because he had just arrived and make him feel important, I even put him in difficulty in a role he had never played before. I don’t even know if he unpacked his bags.”

Is a five-nil debut result dangerous?
“The things I didn’t like, I would like to tell the team in private. I am also happy not to have conceded any goals, I am happy with the pressure and how it was applied. I saw motivated and charged people. But the road is very long and it takes a lot of work.”

Are you creating empathy with the group?
“Until I remove them for sure (laughs), it is a job in which I try to be myself, to be consistent and credible, and when necessary, I raise my voice. The guys are really great men and great athletes, and sometimes they overlook my exaggerations. We have made some agreements on certain things, they still have the right motivation to compete.”

What chemistry is being created with the French players?
“I am happy with all the players of all nationalities. I am happy for Bonny because I saw him happy as I knew him in Parma. He is an important player who will help us, also happy with Marcus and he is aware that he needs to provide continuity.”

More exciting, the debut as a player or as a coach?
“As a joke, I say I don’t remember the one as a player because of the blow to the head (laughs). In this stadium, when you enter this wonderful facility, the past as a player also returns. But the most important thing is not me but the team. Only the players who are fundamental. I am proud and I am sure we will continue to work well.”