{"id":426606,"date":"2026-01-24T07:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/426606\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T07:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:35:09","slug":"inter-could-have-collapsed-sommers-mistake-my-fault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/426606\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter ‘could have collapsed’, Sommer’s mistake ‘my fault’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Inter coach Cristian Chivu is impressed by players\u2019 reaction in a 6-2 win over Pisa<\/a> and defends Yann Sommer after the Swiss keeper gave away the opening goal: \u2018It\u2019s my fault.\u2019<\/p>\n

Inter came back from two goals down in a home game against Pisa on Friday. The Serie A giants completed the comeback even before the half-time break and then scored three more in the second half to claim a 6-2 win in the opening Round of Week 22.<\/p>\n

Chivu examines Inter 6-2 Pisa\"MILAN,MILAN, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 14: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

A turning point in the game came at minute 34 when Chivu replaced Luis Henrique with Federico Dimarco. The Italian was the Man of the Match, scoring one goal and providing one assist.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cA match lasts 100 minutes, and it can be turned around,\u201d Chivu told DAZN via FCInter1908.<\/a><\/p>\n

Pisa striker Stefano Moreo scored the opening goal with a 30-yard lob,<\/a> but Sommer gave the ball away outside the box, in an attempt to build up from the back.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was my fault because I\u2019m the one who makes certain requests to the goalkeeper. Sometimes I put Yann in difficulty,\u201d Chivu said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen they scored from a set piece. After that, we showed pride and kept pushing with quality and intensity, and we turned it around.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe attitude is what matters; you might suffer at times, but what counts is how you react. I\u2019d say we did very well,\u201d Chivu continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe could have collapsed, but instead, the team kept doing their things. The only regret is that we didn\u2019t make it 4-2 earlier, only at the end. But hats off to the boys, they give everything they have to make this a competitive season and to show that we\u2019re working to reach our objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"InterInter came back from two goals down in a home Serie A clash against Pisa, completing a comeback with Piotr Zielinski, Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Pio Esposito in the opening Round 22 match.<\/p>\n

Pio Esposito gave Inter the lead seconds before the break with his third Serie A goal this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe really wants to prove himself and put himself on the line. He takes responsibility, like all 25 of our players,\u201d Chivu said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd if things don\u2019t go well, it will always be my fault because sometimes I push too hard. I\u2019m happy they believe in our work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chivu arrived late for his post-match interview as he required treatment from the Inter doctors.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve filled myself with painkillers for my back,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n

\u201cTomorrow, my kids want me fresh, and my wife expects it too. I have to be ready to be a good husband and a good father.\u201d<\/p>\n

Does this mean he won\u2019t watch Juventus-Napoli and Roma-Milan on Sunday?<\/p>\n

\u201cThat question again\u2026I have a passion for football that goes beyond my job. Sometimes I\u2019m tired because I watch so many matches, but I know you have to watch them to learn,\u201d Chivu concluded.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I get the chance to watch them, I will, but my family is the priority because I devote too much time to these fantastic boys and often neglect my duty as a husband and father. And since they deserve it, sometimes, you have to switch off and not think too much about football. Family always comes first.\u201d<\/p>\n


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