La Repubblica welcomed Christian Chiva and his rising profile to Inter Milan after the Nerazzurri returned to the top of the Serie A table with a comfortable 1-0 win over Roma.
The article opens its analysis noting that “you can celebrate first place without champagne.”
This highlights that Inter's victory carries extra weight given the opponent, the context and Napoli's concurrent defeat.
Chivu is to blame for Inter's improvement after victory over Roma
Since losing to Juventus last month, Inter have won six matches in a row in all competitions, tightening up defensively and showing a more pragmatic advantage when needed.
La Repubblica stresses that the 44-year-old coach has demonstrated “the intelligence to change”, admitting that Inter cannot always shine in possession.
However, they must win battles, manage their rhythm, and defend aggressively.
The numbers confirm this.
Inter have conceded just two goals since mid-September.
This is the run that brought the Nerazzurri to the top and regained faith after a shaky start.
Momentum is building and a title clash with Napoli is on the horizon.
Thus, the publication concludes that Chivu now has every right to put forward his candidacy in the race for the Scudetto.
