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Chivu pleased with Inter's performance in 4-1 season opener against Monza

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Chivu pleased with Inter's performance in 4-1 season opener against Monza

Summary

Inter head coach Cristian Chivu expressed satisfaction following his team's 4-1 victory over Monza in their first Serie A match of the season on August 22, 2026. After a shaky start that saw Monza equalize, Inter regained control with key second-half goals. Chivu noted his players' improved fluidity and credited Monza for their competitive effort. He also addressed the status of Marcus Thuram, who did not participate, and offered support for Lautaro Martinez amid speculation regarding his future. The match highlighted Inter's title defense aspirations as they started the season strongly.

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By the Numbers

•Inter beats Monza 4-1 in Serie A season opener on August 22, 2026.
•Chivu highlights the need to shake off 'rust' in the first half.
•Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Pio Esposito, and Yann Bisseck scored for Inter.
•Marcus Thuram remains unavailable; Chivu is working on his fitness.
•Chivu expresses confidence in Lautaro Martinez despite recent challenges.

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7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Chivu: ‘Inter needed to get rid of the rust, Lautaro doesn’t need my help’

What they're saying

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Inter head coach Cristian Chivu says that his side needed 45 minutes to dust off the cobwebs in their first Serie A match of the season, but says that he is pleased with the ‘fluidity’ that he saw...
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