Chivu Defends Inter's Head-to-Head Record Against Juve and

Cristian Chivu has hit back at criticism of Inter's performances against Serie A's traditional powerhouses, defending his team's inaugural season achievements despite a mixed record in direct clashes. The Romanian manager's sharp response came when asked about Inter's struggles against Juventus and AC Milan last year, suggesting the narrative around head-to-head contests unfairly singles out matches against sides that "finished so far behind" in the final standings.