Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu played down the significance of recent remarks from Antonio Conte after a 1-0 win over Atalanta.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old coach decided not to engage in a war of words with the Napoli boss.
Seeking redemption for a disappointing Supercoppa Italiana exit, Inter faced Atalanta with confidence and determination.
Despite failing to find the net before halftime, the Nerazzurri eked out a precious win through Lautaro Martinez.
Indeed, El Toro latched onto Francesco Pio Esposito’s teasing through ball to seal Inter’s win at the Gewiss Stadium.
Inter Milan Boss Cristian Chivu Refuses to Fight Antonio Conte After Atalanta Win
Asked what he thinks of Conte’s recent statements, Cristian Chivu replied: “What Conte says doesn’t interest me.”
Therefore, the former Parma manager refused to get involved in Conte’s mind games.
Indeed, the Italian tactician employed similar tactics to trouble Simone Inzaghi last season.
However, Chivu knows better than to let the ex-Nerazzurri coach distract him from focusing on Inter’s Scudetto ambitions.
And it’s the right approach, considering Inter are flying high in Serie A after posting their fourth consecutive league win.