Venezia-Inter, Chivu: "We were lucky. I would have changed everyone at half-time"

Chivu admitted Inter were fortunate to beat Venezia 2-0, saying he would have changed the entire team at half-time due to poor energy and slow play.

Inter extended their unbeaten run to 8 wins and a draw in 9 Serie A matches with a 2-0 victory at Venezia, but manager Cristian Chivu was candid in his assessment. He criticised his side's lack of energy, slow movement and sluggish attacking play, acknowledging they were "a bit fortunate" to take all three points. Chivu revealed he considered wholesale changes at half-time, ultimately replacing three players—Stankovic, Sucic and Bisseck—to inject fresh impetus.

Chivu praised goalkeeper Provedel's contribution in keeping Inter in the contest and highlighted the team's experience and determination as factors in the win. He reflected on a similar fixture from his playing days—Catania 3-1 Inter in 2009/10—when the Nerazzurri arrived mentally drained but recovered to beat Chelsea three days later in the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite the unconvincing display, Chivu insisted Inter can and must improve, stressing the importance of maintaining focus after a trophy-winning season.