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‘Goodbye Comfort Zone’ – How Cristian Chivu Has Shaken Up Inter Milan In Wake Of Simone Inzaghi Era

Originally posted on SempreInter.com  |  By Sam Wilson  |  Last updated Oct 4, 2025 7:59 AM ET

According to La Repubblica, the Inter of Cristian Chivu is a very different team to the one shaped by Simone Inzaghi over the past four years.

The Romanian coach has brought a new sense of urgency and unpredictability to the Nerazzurri’s day-to-day life, the newspaper note, via FCInter1908.

“Goodbye comfort zone. With Chivu, everything is up for discussion,” they write, describing how players no longer have guarantees about their roles.

The report reveals that under Chivu, players sometimes discover the starting lineup only three hours before the match.

This is in a sharp contrast to Inzaghi’s predictable selections, where training bibs often gave away the XI the day before.

How Chivu Is Changing The Inter Left By Inzaghi

Chivu may have retained his predecessor’s tactical system but in his management style he has broken with routine.

His focus on competition and surprise has added a fresh edge to Inter Milan’s dressing room.

Furthermore, the constant rotation keeps players motivated to fight for their spot.

This evening, Inter face high-flying Cremonese at San Siro as Chivu’s side look to make it 5 wins on the bounce in all competitions.

After a shaky start to the season, the Romanian’s team has recovered and improved greatly.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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