Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has gone from strength to strength during his first managerial season at San Siro.
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old has excelled in almost every aspect since arriving at the helm last summer.
Beppe Marotta’s decision to replace Simone Inzaghi with a relatively inexperienced manager raised a few eyebrows.
However, Cristian Chivu has thrived in his maiden full season as a manager in Serie A.
Indeed, the former Parma boss could be crowned a new Italian champion as early as next weekend.
Indeed, the Nerazzurri boast a comfortable 12-point lead over second-placed Napoli heading into the final five rounds of fixtures.
Furthermore, Chivu is potentially 90 minutes away from reaching the Coppa Italia final.
Cristian Chivu Impresses in First Inter Milan Season – One Setback to Be Addressed
Chivu has inherited the squad bereft of confidence following a humiliating defeat in last season’s Champions League final.
However, the Romanian tactician has restored belief in the dressing room and helped patch things up between several players.
For context, Hakan Calhanoglu had fallen out of favor with Lautaro Martinez at the beginning of last summer.
Still, Chivu has mended their relationship and re-established harmony within the squad.
Though his first season at San Siro has been positive, Chivu has struggled to deliver in high-stakes matches.
Therefore, he’ll be looking to improve his record in such fixtures next term.
