Former Inter Milan star Danilo D’Ambrosio heaped praise on Cristian Chivu, who is finding remarkable success in his first season in charge.

The Nerazzurri appointed the Romanian as Simone Inzaghi’s successor following the latter’s departure towards Saudi Arabia.

Needless to say, this decision caused a stir among fans and observers due to the 45-year-old’s lack of experience on the senior level.

Chivu spent years coaching in Inter’s academy, and then had a brief yet successful spell at Parma last season.

Therefore, many felt that Inter needed a more accomplished profile to lead the troops, especially following Inzaghi’s memorable four years in charge.

Nevertheless, Chivu has thus far managed to prove the naysayers wrong, as Inter currently lead the Serie A table after 20 rounds.

The Nerazzurri have assembled 46 points, three more than AC Milan in the runner-up spot, while defending champions Napoli are six points adrift.

Hence, Inter are now considered the favourites to clinch their 21st Scudetto title, as evidenced by the odds provided by some of the most reliable football betting websites, which all tip Chivu’s men to go all the way.

Interestingly, the Romanian manager, whom the pundits had once identified as the team’s Achilles Heel, has now emerged as the driving force behind what has thus far been a largely positive campaign.

Danilo D’Ambrosio Highlights the Strengths of Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu

As D’Ambrosio explains, the 2010 treble winner has all the characteristics a manager requires to succeed at the top level.

“Complete, frank and sincere,” these were the words the former Inter full-back used when describing Chivu in his interview with Radio TV Serie A via FcInterNews.

“He manages to be honest and direct in a high-profile environment like Inter, and that’s not a given.

“From the very beginning, he made it clear he didn’t want the system to bend him. So, far he’s succeeding with that approach.”

In addition to finding success in the domestic league, Inter are also on the right track in the Champions League.

Despite losing their last two outings, the Nerazzurri had collected 12/12 points in the first four rounds.

Therefore, they currently sit sixth in the group-stage table, a position that enables them to qualify directly to the Round of 16, but only if they manage to preserve it.

The Beneamata are also still in the running for the Coppa Italia. They started their campaign by making short work of Venezia, which booked them a meeting with Torino in the quarter-final.