Overview
- Chivu, speaking Saturday before Inter–Roma, backed Alessandro Bastoni and praised him for playing for Italy days after using crutches, even as his last‑man foul preceded a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia.
- He said Inter have faced a 'trial by media' since February’s win over Juventus, arguing that outrage spikes only when decisions favor his team.
- The coach rejected talk of referee or VAR bias and said his job is to prepare the best XI, urging players and fans to ignore those distractions.
- Inter remain top of Serie A by six points after a derby defeat to Milan and draws with Atalanta and Fiorentina narrowed their lead with eight matches to play.
- He also highlighted 20‑year‑old Pio Esposito’s choice to take Italy’s first penalty as an example of responsibility he wants to see in the run‑in.