Chivu told DAZN Italia.<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThe one time we lost the second ball in midfield, they scored. This is football. I take home the good performance, as the lads kept going to the end, despite the disappointment of conceding the goal, and the frustration after hitting the woodwork twice.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey tried to score in every possible way, and that is the spirit I want to see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inter\u2019s record in the head-to-head battles this season has been terrible, losing against Juventus, Napoli and AC Milan, with the sole victory against Roma.<\/p>\n
In comparison, Milan defeated Bologna, Napoli, Roma and Inter, drawing with Juve.<\/p>\n
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MILAN, ITALY \u2013 NOVEMBER 23: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you suffer the fourth defeat in 12 rounds, that is too many,\u201d acknowledged Chivu.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, the table is still pretty tight, so we are up there and need to deal with this frustration, because losing a game like this can leave a mark.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statistics show that the counter-attack is a real weakness for Chivu\u2019s team, as they have conceded four goals from counter-attacks despite only 11 shots on target from those scenarios. Is this because Yann Sommer has been struggling, as today he again only pushed the Saelemaekers effort into the path of Pulisic?<\/p>\n
\u201cI know what we create and what we concede, these are the risks we take. I don\u2019t analyse individuals in public, because I would never do that. When I see my players give their all in training, I could never point the finger of blame here, nor do I want to seek alibis. We are all in this and all responsible, for good and bad.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all could\u2019ve done better, we could\u2019ve scored earlier, or dealt with the moments of the match better. Our duty now is to get back on our feet, as on Tuesday we have an equally important match,\u201d continued Chivu.<\/p>\n
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MILAN, ITALY \u2013 NOVEMBER 23: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan competes for the ball with Manuel Akanji of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
That will be in the Champions League against Diego Simeone\u2019s Atletico Madrid, another side quite happy to allow possession only to strike on the counter-attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe characteristics of our players mean we are forced to attack with many men, which inevitably leaves us a little open. However, I want to point out we only allowed one counter-attack today, and it was fatal. Considering the risks we take with this attacking approach, we don\u2019t really allow many shots on goal,\u201d explained the Inter coach.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we need to sniff out danger earlier, perhaps give a few more yellow cards to stop these situations before they develop.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lautaro Martinez was substituted early into the second half, so was there a fitness reason behind that change? Chivu did not react well to that line of questioning.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is fine. Can I not change players? It was a technical decision, it was my choice. The lads on the bench deserve to give their contribution too, Bonny and Pio have done well this season.\u201d<\/p>\n
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MILAN, ITALY \u2013 NOVEMBER 23: Mike Maignan of AC Milan saves a penalty kick Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n