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.