Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu lost on his touchline debut in the iconic Derby della Madonnina last night.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old fell short of his pre-match promise.
AC Milan gave the Nerazzurri a bitter pill to swallow.
Indeed, the Rossoneri squeezed past Inter in a one-sided affair at San Siro, courtesy of Christian Pulisic’s second-half winner.
However, Massimiliano Allegri’s men were lucky not to concede, with Inter generating a stunning 1.92 xG.
Cristian Chivu Falls Short of Pre-Match Promise in Inter 0-1 AC Milan Defeat
‘A Monday at the office without mockery,” was Chivu’s pre-match hope, as he aimed for what would’ve been a precious derby win.
Yet, Mike Maignan had other plans.
Indeed, the French goalkeeper shut out the Nerazzurri in one of the most impressive goalkeeping performances in recent Serie A memory.
In addition to denying Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty, he made several incredible saves.
His diving reaction to thwart Lautaro Martinez in the first half emerged as one of the decisive moments of the match.
Chievu is unlucky to be in this situation because he seems like good man manager. However, I dont see a tactical coach in him, at least not yet.
He came to this team with his own ideas but management refused to supply him with players he wanted. Therefore, he is forced to use Inzaghi tactics and players. The same tactics and core of players that got shafted in final and choked every trophy in a matter of 2 weeks.
I see a clear pattern of good teams playing lethargic and giving false sense of security to Inter and then boom they press hard for 5-10mins and does what Inter fails to do in entire 90 mins, score important goals.
There is no time to cry or analyze but prepare for game against Athletico. They are the same kind of team that loves to sit back and hit on counter. I am expecting more from the captain to rally the team by leading with goals instead of his big fat wage bill.