ESPN FC Gab & Juls Show: Does Christian Chivu deserve more credit at Inter?
Mar 9, 2026
They debate whether Christian Chivu has earned more credit at Inter after a season of unexpected results. They relive Milan’s derby win and how tactics and key moments shaped the clash. They cover FA Cup shocks, including Port Vale’s giant-killing and Arsenal’s nervy progress. Quick moves through Guardiola’s touchline drama, Lamine Yamal’s meteoric rise, and major storylines across Europe.
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Chivu Outperforming Early Expectations At Inter
- Christian Chivu has exceeded expectations in his first season at Inter despite limited senior managerial experience and following Simone Inzaghi.
- Gab Marcotti highlights Chivu's positive tweaks, handling of squad morale after a disappointing treble chase, and accumulating more early points than Inzaghi did.
Inter's Recent Form Trumping Points Cushion
- Inter's form is more worrying than the seven-point gap because key players like Lautaro and Thuram have been absent and new combinations lack cohesion.
- Julien Laurens notes missed chances (Mkhitaryan, Dimarco) and midfield issues (Barella, lack of Çalhanoğlu influence) as concrete causes.
Chivu Inherited A Team Rebounding From A Treble Collapse
- Gab Marcotti recounts Chivu inheriting a squad coming off a near-treble and the psychological rebuilding required after that late-season collapse.
- He notes Chivu never had a full pre-season or senior managerial continuity, making the job uniquely challenging.