Inter Milan thoroughly outplayed Fiorentina tonight.<\/p>\n
After David de Gea made several incredible saves to fend off the Nerazzurri in the first half, La Viola fell apart in the second half.<\/p>\n
Hakan Calhanoglu<\/a> opened the floodgates with a superb long-range strike, breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute.<\/p>\n Petar Sucic<\/a> made it 2-0 only five minutes later with a delightful solo goal. Furthermore, the 21-year-old scored his first-ever goal at San Siro.<\/p>\n Then, Calhanoglu sealed Fiorentina\u2019s fate from the spot after Ange-Yoan Bonny drew a penalty shortly after coming off the bench.<\/p>\n As such, Inter bounced back from Saturday\u2019s heart-wrenching defeat at Napoli, restoring a three-point deficit to Antonio Conte\u2019s side.<\/p>\n More importantly, the team delivered another impressive collective performance, proving they have what it takes to challenge for the Scudetto.<\/p>\n However, Inter cannot afford to rest on their laurels as they still lag three points behind pacesetters Napoli.<\/p>\n Cristian Chivu Satisfied with Inter Milan Response in 3-0 Rout of Fiorentina \u201cA team like Inter has the obligation and the duty to overcome difficult moments in order to carry forward the dream and the objective,\u201d Cristian Chivu<\/a> said.<\/p>\n \u201cToday was not easy at all. Fiorentina are well organized and wanted to strike on the counterattack,\u201d he added. \u201cWe were good, even though in the first half we struggled in the final 20 meters.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, the search for space was there. In the second half, we were more concrete and determined, and managed to unlock the game with a long-range shot that we hadn\u2019t attempted in the first half.<\/p>\n \u201cThen, with the second goal, things became easier.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve had patience; we always need to maintain our physical and mental energy at the highest level to understand the opponent.<\/p>\n \u201cThen everything rewards you. When the second phase of a play came, we found clarity, space, and determination.<\/p>\n \u201cFor the rest, it\u2019s right to reward young players, but you have to be careful how and with whom you put them on the field.<\/p>\n \u201cFor us, it\u2019s easier because we have a squad that gives them significant support, not only during matches but also in training, where they\u2019re pushed to raise their level.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Cristian](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Cristian-Chivu-Inter-Milan-2-1.jpg\")
<\/a>SEATTLE, WASHINGTON \u2013 JUNE 20: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano attends a press conference ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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<\/a>MILAN, ITALY \u2013 OCTOBER 29: Petar Sucic of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team\u2019s second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n