Maintaining maturity is crucial for Inter in their upcoming clash with Genoa, emphasizes Chivu.
Inter Milan, fresh off their impressive 5-0 victory over Torino in the opening Serie A game, are set to face Udinese at San Siro on Sunday. The Nerazzurri have a rich history against their upcoming opponents, having won their last five league matches against Udinese, averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Defender Oumar Solet has been a standout player for Inter since his debut in January 2025. He has completed the most dribbles of any defender in Serie A during this period. Solet, who scored his only top-flight goal against Inter in March 2025, could pose a threat in the final third.
Inter could keep a clean sheet in back-to-back home league games for the first time since their opening two home matches of last term. This is a testament to their defensive solidity, with Inter keeping a clean sheet in four of their last five league games.
Cristian Chivu, the Inter coach managing the match, acknowledged the possibility of changing his formation due to Inter's upcoming European commitments in the Champions League. However, he emphasized that meritocracy is the first principle he considers when making decisions about his side.
Based on Opta's win probability, Inter have a 68.9% chance of winning, Udinese have a 13.2% chance, and a draw is predicted at 17.9%. This suggests a lopsided contest, but Udinese should not be underestimated. Chivu mentioned that their opponents are physically structured, mobile, flexible, and have a structured midfield with quality players.
Udinese have lost their last seven league away matches against Inter and have won only one of their last 12 Serie A matches. They could draw both of their first two matches in the Serie A season for only the fourth time, emphasizing the need for Inter to maintain high levels of maturity and mentality.
Marcus Thuram, who scored twice in Inter's opening-day victory, is a player to watch for Inter in their upcoming game. Thuram has been in excellent form, scoring six goals in Serie A in August, the most for any month in his career.
Chivu stressed the importance of maintaining the high standards displayed in the first game at home. If Inter can continue their impressive form, they could extend their winning streak against Udinese and start the season with two victories.
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