{"id":485246,"date":"2026-02-19T12:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/485246\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:12:20","slug":"bodo-3-1-inter-chivu-pitch-no-excuse-lautaro-is-lost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/485246\/","title":{"rendered":"Bodo 3-1 Inter – Chivu: ‘Pitch no excuse; Lautaro is lost’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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UDINE, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Cristian Chivu, manager of FC Internazionale, looks on ahead of kick off at the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Friuli on January 17, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Inter fell to a 3-1 defeat on a cold night in Norway to a strong Bodo\/Glimt side<\/a> who used their artificial pitch to their advantage to overcome the Nerazzurri with a quick-fire second-half double.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the press after the game, Chivu was quick to acknowledge the inevitable point about the pitch, saying his side \u201ctried, despite the pitch\u201d but also acknowledged that \u201cit\u2019s not an excuse, but I can\u2019t be too harsh on the players,\u201d he said, via FCInter1908<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"MONZA,MONZA, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 04: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on prior to the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between FC Internazionale and Torino at U-Power Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

He added that \u201c[Bodo\/Glimt] are more accustomed to this pitch, that\u2019s not an excuse. The tie is wide open, there\u2019s the return leg to come. We knew they are a team that can hurt you on the break, now we\u2019ll try to advance to the next round at San Siro.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bodo\/Glimt 3-1 Inter \u2013 Chivu: \u2018Lautaro is lost\u2019<\/p>\n

Cristian Chivu also issued a pretty concerning statement that Lautaro Martinez is \u201clost\u201d and when asked to elaborate on what he means by \u201clost\u201d, he said \u201cit means Lautaro got injured, it\u2019s pretty serious.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BODO,BODO, NORWAY \u2013 FEBRUARY 18: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano attempts a scissor kick during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between FK Bodo\/Glimt and FC Internazionale Milano at Aspmyra Stadion on February 18, 2026 in Bodo, Norway. (Photo by Martin Ole Wold\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he\u2019s hurt and he will be out for a while,\u201d he concluded on the matter.<\/p>\n

The Romanian added that the Nerazzurri have \u201ca few issues\u201d that \u201cwe need to take stock of.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked if his side showed a \u2018lack of determination\u2019, Chivu replied that \u201cWe asked for pressure on the markers but that was not the problem.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe problem is that on some transitions,\u201d he added, \u201cwe were surprised by their speed on the break.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inter and Chivu must now prepare for the second leg, next week at San Siro. They have a two-goal deficit to overcome, and there can be no blaming of the pitch if they don\u2019t turn the tie around.<\/p>\n

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