Mancini: Chivu already a coach on the pitch
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- Vincenzo Bellino
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Key points
- Former Roma and Inter striker expects 50-50 contest at Olimpico between league leaders
- Praises Roma's improvement in technical quality and mental consistency under Gasperini
- Says Chivu showed tactical understanding as player and is proving himself as Inter manager
Summary
Amantino Mancini, who scored five goals against Inter in a Roma shirt but won his only Serie A title with the Nerazzurri, previews Sunday's clash between the two league leaders. He sees Roma as significantly improved this season, particularly in technical quality and mental consistency, and believes the Olimpico crowd could prove decisive. On Chivu, his former teammate at both clubs, Mancini says the Inter manager demonstrated tactical acumen even as a player and is now translating that understanding to his coaching role.
Original headline
Roma-Inter, Amantino Mancini: "Chivu era già in campo un allenatore"
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