Cristian Chivu has publicly refused to claim sole credit for Inter Milan’s miraculous 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, instead pointing to the “devastating” impact of Marcus Thuram in the match’s final seconds. The Nerazzurri secured the top spot in Serie A thanks to a stoppage-time turnaround, with Thuram serving as the primary catalyst. After equalizing, the French forward won the penalty that Piotr Zielinski converted in the 98th minute, sealing a result that Chivu described as awe-inspiring.
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Thuram stepped into the spotlight as the focal point of Inter’s attack following the injury absence of Lautaro Martinez. Chivu highlighted the striker’s relentless work rate and physical dominance, noting that Thuram was sprinting into the penalty area with ferocious intent even in the 90th minute. The manager emphasized that Thuram’s recent evolution is a result of taking on greater responsibility, a shift that proved decisive against a resilient Fiorentina side.
In a lighthearted post-match interview, Chivu jokingly attributed part of Thuram’s surge to the influence of Zinedine Zidane, the former French national team legend. “I don’t know if it’s my merit or Zidane’s,” Chivu stated, acknowledging that Thuram had a crucial rest period under his guidance. “He would even sprint in the 90th minute, entering the penalty area with devastating ferocity,” the Inter boss added, underscoring the striker’s extraordinary physical output that carried the team to the summit of the league.
Source: Yahoo Sports
