Overview
- Cristian Chivu will make his managerial debut against Monterrey at the FIFA Club World Cup as he tests tweaks to Inter’s familiar 3-5-2 setup.
- The new coach urged players to move on from the heavy defeat by PSG and emphasised fluidity, pressure and positional mobility over rigid formations.
- Inter enter the tournament without injured regulars Hakan Calhanoglu and Yann Aurel Bisseck, while recent signings Aleksa Sucic and Luis Henrique are in contention for early minutes.
- Monterrey field a roster rich in European experience, featuring veterans such as Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales and Lucas Ocampos.
- Inter have voiced frustration after Al Hilal’s CEO revealed Simone Inzaghi’s move to Saudi Arabia was agreed before the Champions League final.