Chivu Rebukes Inter Squad After Kairat Win, Demands Reaction vs Lazio

Overview

• La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Cristian Chivu delivered a stern dressing-room reprimand after Inter’s 2-1 Champions League win over Kairat at San Siro.
• The coach was described as angered by what he saw as arrogance, complacency and a sense of superiority during the performance.
• In his media interviews, Chivu publicly accepted responsibility, saying he failed to provide the right motivation and that the display lacked control and composure.
• Players discussed the coach’s message at training the next day, with staff viewing Sunday’s Lazio match as a test of mentality, according to the reports.
• The intervention was framed against last season’s lapses under Simone Inzaghi, with reminders of dropped points and blown leads that Chivu insists must not be repeated.