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Inter Milan's mixed form under Chivu

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~~Club Brugge defeats~~ Inter ~~Milan 4-3;~~ Milan's mixed form under Chivu ~~seeks transfers~~

Inter Milan’s ~~pursuit of their first points in the~~ 2026-27 ~~UEFA Champions League ended~~ campaign has been marked by contrasting results in domestic and European competitions. Following a ~~dramatic~~ 4-3 Champions League defeat to Club Brugge at the San Siro. Following an initial 2-1 loss to Real Madrid, this second-matchday defeat leaves Inter in a difficult position in the tournament standings. Club Brugge’s victory was driven by a hat-trick from 22-year-old striker Niccolò Tresoldi, who converted a penalty in the 30th minute and added goals in the 63rd and 74th minutes. Romeo Vermant also secured the win for Brugge with an 87th-minute goal. Despite Inter’s efforts, which included goals from Lautaro Martínez in the 44th and 81st minutes and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Ange-Yoan Bonny, the Belgian side maintained their advantage. The match was marked by defensive errors from Inter, including a significant mistake by goalkeeper Josep Martínez. Following the match, Inter Milan Brugge, head coach Cristian Chivu ~~publicly accepted responsibility for the result, noting a loss of tactical discipline and composure. The result highlights the~~ faced scrutiny over defensive instability ~~that Chivu had sought to address through squad rotation. In response to the ongoing defensive issues~~ and ~~consecutive errors by~~ goalkeeper Josep ~~Martínez in Champions League play,~~ Martínez’s errors. Chivu ~~has reportedly requested an urgent transfer~~ initially sought transfers to strengthen the ~~squad. He has identified Udinese goalkeeper~~ squad, identifying Udinese’s Maduka Okoye as a potential replacement. ~~While Okoye is valued~~ In Serie A, however, the team achieved a perfect start with three consecutive victories, including a 3-2 comeback win against Napoli. This domestic success sparked debate regarding coaching accolades; while Federico Dimarco was named player of the year at ~~approximately 10 million euros by Transfermarkt, Udinese may demand up to 20 million euros for~~ the ~~player. Separately,~~ Gran Gala del Calcio AIC 2026, former ~~Romanian Football Federation official Dan Apolzan noted~~ international Marius Lăcătuș argued that Chivu’s ~~expertise in Italian coaching methodologies could make him~~ achievements deserved the best coach distinction, which instead went to Cesc Fabregas. As the season progresses, Chivu continues to manage squad rotations to handle fatigue and injuries, such as Federico Dimarco’s return from a ~~viable candidate for~~ knee injury. Despite domestic momentum, the ~~Romanian national~~ Champions League remains a challenge. Chivu has defended the team ~~manager position in~~ against media criticism, stating, “I am the ~~future.~~ one to blame for everything that is not working,” and arguing that losses should not be treated as a “national drama.” Ahead of a critical match against Shakhtar Donetsk, the club is considering tactical adjustments, including a potential change in goalkeeper between Josep Martínez and Ivan Provedel.

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