The Inter coach after the win in Cremona: “They did a great job of reading the game and finding ways to win. When Davide is in top form, he can give us something we’re missing.”

Cristian Chivu expressed his satisfaction with his usual restraint after the 2-0 win in Cremona, which puts Inter 8 points ahead of Milan—who play in Bologna on Tuesday—for the next two nights: “What do I take away from this game? The victory, the maturity in reading the game and finding ways to win. In terms of controlling the game, we stayed in it given the opportunities they allowed us. We were a bit slow in our build-up play because we lacked the energy to break through their line, but we broke the deadlock by taking the lead before halftime. Then in the second half, we relaxed a bit due to the score and our lack of energy. It was important to win this one, and I’m happy because we did it.”

It’s inevitable to talk about the transfer market and Frattesi: Frattesi belongs to Inter, and he’s important to our roster. He has to prove it; he has to show it because we trust his qualities—especially in the final months of the season, when we need him in top form to give that extra something in certain games, which is what we sometimes lack. Do I expect reinforcements from the transfer market? I’m waiting to regain my energy because we have another game on Wednesday. We’ve been the same 25 players since the start of the season; we’ve tried to involve everyone during this period. I’m not complaining, and I won’t repeat what I’ve already said, but I can’t wait for the transfer window to close.”