Is World Wave a corner kick tactic? Chivu: They studied it. I don’t really believe in fear of being hit on counterattacks.

November 3rd, in the 10th round of Serie A, Inter Milan defeated Verona 2-1 in an away game. After the game, Chivu attended the press conference and commented on the game.

■What does it mean to win this kind of game?

Chivu said: "The course of the game does not always develop according to your wishes. You also have to acknowledge the strength of the opponent. Verona is a very high-quality team well coached by Zanetti. They know what they have to do and execute it very well. Almost all teams suffered against them except Lazio. They have high intensity and quality and can always put you in trouble."

"We decided to try not to take risks and lure them in, and then look for opportunities when their defense was not dense enough. Yes. We successfully broke the deadlock and had a chance to kill the game. As a result, we failed to handle a long pass and lost the ball. In the second half, they improved the pressure line and won most of the two penalties. Their attitude surprised us. But we finally had some luck this time, and I was satisfied with it. Can it be done better?

"Why do you always ask this question? (Laughs) In my opinion, he played like the entire team, in line with the overall level and with the right attitude. Today's game requires this kind of stability. You can't ask for more from him. He maintained concentration and balance, sent a beautiful cross to Bastoni, and also withstood the opponent's defensive end. Opponents with rich Serie A experience. I am happy for him, and I am also happy for young people such as Pio Esposito and Diouf. They are often used as headlines or amplified by the media, but they are all excellent. "

Why is the team passive at certain times?

"Because the opponents are fast and high-intensity, we also know that this is their biggest advantage. Their midfield is both physical and technical, with high quality. This kind of game should be played like this. We must give our best mentally and physically. We did it after 2-1, because the game is not just about winning beautifully, but sometimes it also requires fighting and willpower."

■When the game becomes chaotic, is Inter Milan more likely to struggle?

"We were indeed a little surprised when Verona changed their attitude, and we made some mistakes and couldn't find the fulcrum well. But we kept calm. Two months ago, in games like the one against Udinese, we might have lost. Now it's different. Victory is always the result of your attitude, and if you add a little luck, it would be better."

■That corner kick tactic? Is this the so-called ‘Palumbo tactic’?

"Yes, those kids and the technical team are studying from morning to night every day. Palombo and the others are really good. I didn't really believe it at the time (laughing), and said, 'If we really play like this, we might be hit by a counterattack and lose the ball.' They have practiced it once or twice before."

Palombo is a member of the Inter Milan coaching staff and is responsible for set-piece or tactical analysis.

■Can Thuram return? How is Fratesi doing now?

"Fratesi has now returned to 100% condition. Today's arrangement is based on the characteristics of the opponent. Against Fiorentina, he paired well with Varela and Sucic. Today we used Zielinski. David will have his moment. He had some minor problems after the previous game in Belgium."

"As for Marcus Tu Ram, he is ready, but his fitness is still a little behind. The reason we didn't bring him here is because - even if the sky fell, I would not let him play. As a player who has suffered many injuries, I know that if the player only practices for three days, the risk of injury is very high, which is a mistake I will never make again."