After Inter beat Venezia 2-0, manager Cristian Chivu looked ahead to the Serie A derby against Ruben Amorim's Milan on 31 October. Inter are top of the table with 25 points, and GOAL reported that fifth-placed Milan are seven points behind.
Chivu looks ahead to Milan
"We know Milan’s quality, and we must be ready," Chivu said.
He also said: "There are no favorites in a derby; there’s a great deal of pride involved. The pressure is there for everyone—we know what it means to win or lose a match like this - but, ultimately, you shouldn't overthink it."
What Chivu wants from Inter
Chivu said: "We need to approach this as just another league match - without looking at the standings or focusing on external factors. We must be the best version of ourselves. If Inter hasn't won a derby in six or seven meetings, you have to ask yourself some questions. We need balance and a high level of motivation; it will require a bit more sacrifice than other matches."
His view on the derby's weight
Chivu added: "History teaches us that the derby isn't necessarily decisive."
He also said: "Last year, Milan beat us but then lost to Lazio; what matters is taking it one game at a time and what you contribute over the course of the entire season. We’re only at the tenth matchday - obviously, it’s a derby and many factors come into play, but it carries the same weight as any other game."
