Inter Milan wing-back Federico Dimarco praised head coach Cristian Chivu’s impact on the squad after the Nerazzurri secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Udinese, with the Italy international highlighting how the coach has brought fresh motivation and serenity to the team.
Dimarco Credits Chivu For Bringing Serenity Back To Inter After Udinese Victory
Dimarco acknowledged the difficulty of the fixture when speaking to DAZN after the match, admitting Inter knew they were facing one of the toughest away trips in Serie A. The wing-back explained that his team created numerous opportunities in the first half but struggled with their finishing before showing greater resilience in the second period. He emphasized that only Milan had previously won at Udinese among the big teams this season, underlining the significance of the result.
The 27-year-old came close to scoring himself during the match but insisted the team result took priority over personal achievement. Speaking to Sky Sport after the game, Dimarco stressed the physical and mental demands of Inter’s current schedule, noting the importance of recovering energy quickly between fixtures. He praised the collective sacrifice shown by his teammates and highlighted his own role in providing quality in the final third.
Dimarco reflected on the transition from former coach Simone Inzaghi to current head coach Cristian Chivu, acknowledging the strong work done under the previous regime while suggesting they could have achieved more success. The defender credited Chivu with providing fresh motivation to the squad, particularly benefiting the older players within the group. He described the challenge of restarting under new management but praised Chivu’s ability to restore serenity to the team.
The Italy international emphasized that Inter showed the mentality of a big team by suffering when necessary while still collecting three points away from home. Dimarco’s comments highlighted the growing influence of Chivu as Inter continue their Serie A campaign, with the coach’s impact becoming increasingly evident in the team’s performances and results.
