Atalanta-Inter 0-1, the statements of Cristian Chivu

Journalist

December 28, 2025 (changed December 29, 2025 | 00:00) – MILANO

Inter dared as Cristian Chivu asked them to. Taking a risk in the final on the moving penalty missed by Samardzic but capitalizing on the Raging Bull’s goal to respond to Juve, Milan and Napoli (in chronological order) to regain the solitary top of the table on the last curve of 2025. Cristian Chivu, however, does not get excited and when they ask him to praise Esposito, a microwave for how he entered and made an impact after a few seconds, he dedicates nice words to Thuram: “Esposito? I’m also happy with the performance of Marcus who gave himself to do, he engaged the defenders, ran and made the right pressure. Then when it seemed like he had no more pressure, Pio came in and sent Lautaro straight through on goal. We are happy with the result because you teach me that it counts often and a lot.”

THE SUMMIT

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So Chivu on the lead in the standings: “In football nothing is taken for granted. To be competitive you have to dare and show on the pitch. The pitch says this but we are in December, the first round hasn’t even finished. We know that the road is still long, that we want to be competitive, that we have to work and that sometimes we have to fight against injustices and against those who think that everything is taken for granted. But we know that the pitch is what demonstrates the real value of a team and a competition. We are trying in every way, for the good and in bad times, trying to beat blow for blow. We always keep our heads held high, we react to difficulties and we are ready to fight and work even harder.” Closing by removing a pebble: “Conte’s words (the last one today, saying that Napoli don’t have the depth of the Milanese and Juventus)? I don’t care what Conte says.” On January 11th there is Inter-Napoli.