Chivu Calls Supercoppa a 'Gift' and Confirms Calhanoglu Fit Ahead of Inter–Bologna Semi

The coach casts the Riyadh four-team event as a two-match chance for redemption.

Overview

Inter meet Bologna in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final in Riyadh, with Napoli facing Milan in the other bracket.
Cristian Chivu said "maybe" Inter do not deserve to be in the tournament and described the new format as a gift for Inter and Milan.
Chivu confirmed Hakan Calhanoglu trained with the group and is available, with his starting role to be evaluated on matchday.
Alessandro Bastoni credited Chivu for the team's turnaround, saying a large part of Inter's current identity is thanks to him.
Chivu highlighted Bologna's energy under Vincenzo Italiano and noted Inter's recent difficulties in the matchup, also citing travel and time differences in preparation.