Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu must help his team recover from a heart-wrenching 1-0 Derby della Madonnina defeat to AC Milan.
According to FCInter1908, the 45-year-old boasts a stellar track record when it comes to bouncing back from setbacks.
With Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram in the pits, Inter failed to offer much in the final third last night.
Indeed, they generated an underwhelming 0.53 xG, as Milan waltzed away with a precious victory.
As a result, Inter’s lead at the top of the Serie A table has dwindled, with seven points separating the sides ahead of the last ten rounds.
However, the runaway leaders are facing a daunting schedule.
Cristian Chivu Looking to Steer Inter Milan Back on Track After Derby della Madonnina Heartbreak
Defeats in high-profile games have been a common theme for Inter under Cristian Chivu.
Indeed, last night’s heartbreak marked Inter’s fourth loss against Serie A’s traditional ‘Big Four’ this season.
Despite struggling in derby clashes, Chivu has often excelled in ‘normal’ matches.
Furthermore, Inter have immediately bounced back from each derby defeat this term, winning all three outings in the follow-up so far.
That trend could offer the Nerazzurri a timely boost as they look to put the derby loss behind them and keep their Scudetto ambitions firmly on track.