Chivu: We share the responsibility for the defeat in this derby and replacing Lautaro is just a tactical choice

In the 12th round of Serie A this morning, Inter Milan lost 0-1 at home to their Derby rival Milan. After the game, Inter Milan coach Chivu accepted an interview with Dazn.

How do you evaluate this game?

We created a lot of opportunities, and our performance and concentration throughout the game are still worthy of recognition. The opponent only used the only long-range shot opportunity to score a goal, but this is football. We work hard until the end and that’s the spirit I want to see. Of course, we have lost 4 games in the first 12 rounds of Serie A, which is indeed too many, but the gap in the current Serie A standings is still very small. We have to deal with the frustration of this loss because losing a game like this can have repercussions.

What do you think of Sommer's performance? Does he have ups and downs?

I will not do such an analysis. What I focus on is the opportunities we create and the risks we face. I never comment on a player's performance individually because my players are always the best. I'm not going to point fingers at any individual because when you do, it creates an atmosphere of failure. There is no single person responsible for this loss, we all share the responsibility. We could have handled some key moments better and the only thing we have to do now is to bounce back because we have another important game this Wednesday.

Why do Inter Milan often get scored on counterattacks by their opponents?

This is because of the characteristics of our players. We have to involve many players in the offense, so it is easier to be counterattacked. We only had one counterattack today, but that one was fatal. So far, the risks we've encountered are relatively modest. We need to be more aware of danger and sometimes we need to commit more fouls.

Why was Inter Milan captain Lautaro replaced in the 66th minute?

Lautaro's situation is very good, but can't I make a substitution? That was just my tactical choice. Substitute players such as Boni and Pio Esposito can also contribute to the team.