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Bologna-Inter, scheduled for the seventh round of Serie A, will be a challenge between two teams in different moments, with the rossoblù looking for their first win and Chivu's men coming off a defeat in the Champions League, broadcast on Sky and Dazn. #BolognaInter #SerieA #Calcio (translated)

Inter coach Cristian Chivu, after the fourth consecutive defeat in the Champions League, listed a number of factors that were poor in his team's performance and approach, but he did not miss the opportunity to praise Leko, believing that Club Brugge adapted better to all situations and punished their mistakes with surgical precision. #LigaPrvaka #ClubBrugge #IvanLeko (translated)

Fabrizio Biasin wrote that the mistakes by Lautaro, Martínez, and Spence weighed on Inter's defeat, but he pointed out that the loss of balance after the 1-2 goal was the most difficult problem to accept. According to him, Chivu's team had stopped playing as a group and had left spaces for Bruges that the opponents were good at exploiting. Biasin noted that Inter was not a Champions League-winning team before the match, nor had it become a hopeless team after the defeat. He argued that, to express their potential, they needed to recognize their limits and approach European matches with more humility and balance. #Inter #ChampionsLeague #calcio (translated)

Wazza argued that the team should have maintained a distance of 30 meters instead of stretching out to 50, and that at 1-1 they were not playing so poorly as to warrant talk of disaster. He added that a continuous comeback required physical and mental energies that were difficult to find, while deeming the collapse that followed a serious error unjustifiable. According to Wazza, every defense became vulnerable when it was too exposed, especially with a high center of gravity and without a player assigned to protect it. He criticized the use of inverted wingers in the 3-5-2 formation: he praised Diouf for his work in the last 20 meters and for his commitment, but linked his exposure and Spence's error— which he called unjustifiable— to being in the wrong position on the flank. He noted that the caution shown first by Dumfries and then by Luis Henrique perhaps reduced offensive production, but guaranteed vital balance. In his view, Spence would earn his place once he reached full fitness. Wazza identified Calhanoglu, Sucic, and Miky as the three midfielders who provided balance to the team. He recalled that Miky was 37 years old and could not always be the protagonist, but that no one else in the squad had his characteristics: for this reason, he believed the others should be prepared for a more cautious setup when Miky was unavailable. Finally, he said that for him, the home defeats against Bodo and Brugge hurt more than a final loss and called for Chivu to remain at Inter, to be allowed to make mistakes and grow. He described the coach's choice as a gamble already rewarded with two trophies, adding that the responsibilities for the mistakes also lay with the tactician Cecchi and the players, whose serious individual errors had directed the match towards disaster. #Calcio #Inter #Tattica (translated)

Daniele Mari reported that Chivu attributed the performance to frustration over missed opportunities in the second half, which led the team to attack without regrouping, with ineffective pressure and excessive distances. The coach said that in the Champions League, delays have consequences and took responsibility, adding that he could have prepared for the match better and instilled more calm during the halftime break. Chivu also emphasized the need for balance and cynicism and did not rule out changing the team's approach. #ChampionsLeague #calcio #strategia (translated)

Daniele Mari reported that Chivu had called the performance in the Champions League concerning and had taken responsibility for the team's difficulties. The coach had said that Inter had only won in Dortmund and that, after two painful defeats, they would need to work hard on the tactical and mental sides, seeking greater balance in some matches. #ChampionsLeague #Tattica #Responsabilità (translated)

Daniele Mari reported that Chivu had expressed concern about the 14 goals conceded and had pointed out the Champions League as an aspect to be reassessed. According to the coach, in Europe it was difficult to come back after falling behind, due to the speed and technical quality of the opponents. Chivu had added that the team needed to pay attention to balance and distances on the field and continue to work, already aware beforehand of the necessity to do so. #ChampionsLeague #Calcio #Equilibrio (translated)

Nunzio Corrasco wrote that, in his opinion, a more cautious game would have been enough to win without particular difficulties. He invited Marotta and Baccin to meet with Chivu the next day and convince him to change his mind, adding that the team was strong and did not need particular solutions. He also argued that against six or seven major European teams, defeat would have been inevitable anyway. #Calcio #SerieA #Sport (translated)

Nunzio Corrasco described the home defeat after scoring three goals against Brugge as incredible. He added that he did not know who had convinced Chivu to play that way and stated that, given the characteristics of the team, that style of play would lead to results below expectations in Europe. #calcio #Europa #Brugge (translated)

SandroSca recalled Chivu's words, according to which Bastoni had suffered injustices for the reactions to what happened. He criticized what he called a sick logic, comparing it to winning a "carton," going into prescription, and continuing to complain. He added that Bastoni was being presented as the victim, despite not having apologized to Kalulu, and that no one was accusing him, while for months they continued to defend him and protest. #Calcio #SerieA #Sport (translated)