Calhanoglu: 'Everyone thought Inter was dying, Chivu like a brother to players'
Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu addressed the media ahead of a fixture, pushing back against narratives that the club was in crisis following coaching changes. He praised Cristian Chivu, who took over as head coach, describing him as a 'brother' to the players and highlighting the positive atmosphere in the dressing room. Calhanoglu suggested external perception of Inter's struggles was exaggerated and that the team is united and motivated under Chivu's leadership.
Read the full story at football-italia.netThis is a confidence-building statement from a senior Inter player amid what appears to be a transitional period under a new head coach. Calhanoglu's comments suggest strong dressing-room cohesion and player buy-in for Chivu's methods, which is a positive signal for team morale and tactical stability. The pushback against the 'dying' narrative indicates the squad is focused and resilient, which could translate into improved on-field performance in the short term.
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