The Scudetto race is heating up and it appears that some parties are a little cooler than others, which may benefit AC Milan in their quest for silverware.
In recent weeks, Inter have made the title race their own. They took the lead and have run since, putting distance between Milan and the others chasing them. However, their recent form can certainly be picked apart.
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They are far from invincible and they may actually look slightly vulnerable at the top of the Serie A table, something which the Rossoneri and Napoli hope will be proven tomorrow night at San Siro when Roma make their challenge.
Chivu offers abrasive press conference response
Massimiliano Allegri gave his press conference today and he was quite calm when asked about the Scudetto. However, Cristian Chivu was not. Indeed, when he was asked about the race, he seemed to be a little abrasive as MilanNews relays.
It seems Inter’s team is to blame for Italy’s exclusion. What do you think?
“You have to explain this. I see, hear, and listen. After Juve, a media pillory was created, and as long as it concerns Inter, it becomes like that. Then, when there are incidents against Inter, nothing is ever said.
“We accept all opinions; historically, those who are first in the league are the most hated. We represent wonderful fans, and the players are trying to contribute something important; it’s not the Inter players’ fault.
“We’re proud to have players who represent Italy. Matches can be won and lost, but we always try to give our best.”
Will something different need to be done at the end of this season?
“I spoke earlier about human qualities and values. The group has learned from the past; what matters is who we are today. We’ve rolled up our sleeves. I’m also talking about Bastoni, whom I left on crutches and then saw with the national team.
“Players accept any criticism; there’s little recognition in football. He did it, and the others are putting their faces on the line too.”
“it’s not the Inter players’ fault” – not entirely but seeing how inter fans (and some of ours) love to go on about how many of their players are in the national team they didn’t exactly help did they…
I think Chivu is nervous and very much unsure of himself. And this nervousness is translated onto the team who up until now have been playing by muscle memory based on what Inzaghi had built. But now seems like the pressure is getting to them.
Squeaky bum time Christian
Inter are victims ? Maybe their rivals are victims of referees and VAR in Marotta League…
Dude couldn’t make it 2 weeks at Milan where people always make up controversies.
Same whiney attitude as Inzaghi.