Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu took drastic measures to secure a narrow 1-0 home win over Serie A minnows Lecce last night.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, his decision to switch formation from a 3-5-2 to a 3-4-3 changed the game.

The Nerazzurri looked tired following an exhausting 2-2 home draw against fellow Scudetto rivals Napoli on Sunday.

Furthermore, Ange-Yoan Bonny and Marcus Thuram did very little to trouble Lecce’s low defensive block.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu had to make numerous changes in the second half to shake up his team.

Cristian Chivu Turns Tide in Inter Milan 1-0 Lecce Win with One Crucial Change

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GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Seeking an opening goal midway through the second half, Chivu decided to take off Henrikh Mkhitaryan and introduce Lautaro Martinez.

As such, Inter lined up in a 3-4-3 for the first time this season.

Moreover, that decision directly influenced the outcome, as El Toro contributed to the winning goal.

Indeed, Wladimiro Falcone thwarted his shot, only for Francesco Pio Esposito to send the rebound into the net.

Chivu’s risky move paid off as Inter claimed their 12th consecutive home victory over Lecce in Serie A.