Chivu rotates Inter squad to keep everyone sharp
- Source
- TuttosportTier 1
- By
- Federico Masini
- Published
Key points
- Five players over 300 minutes this season vs seven last year; only four under 100 vs eight
- All outfield players have featured at least twice; three played all five matches
- Reduced minutes for key players like Lautaro without harming results, says Tuttosport
Summary
Cristian Chivu has shifted his approach at Inter this season, prioritising rotation and squad depth rather than relying on a core group. Analysis of the first five matches shows the Romanian manager spreading minutes more evenly: only five players have exceeded 300 minutes compared to seven at the same stage last year, while just four have stayed below 100 against eight previously.
The strategy reflects confidence in Inter's strength in depth. All outfield players have featured at least twice, with Barella, Bastoni and Zielinski appearing in all five games. Even key figures like Lautaro have been rested without affecting results, though Tuttosport notes defensive lapses have stemmed from individual errors rather than systemic issues.
Original headline
Meno minuti nelle gambe e gruppo allargato: così Chivu ha stravolto l'Inter
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