Inter face Feyenoord seeking response after derby loss

Inter lost the Milan derby on Saturday and face Feyenoord in three days; Chivu says his side must respond despite a two-year winless streak against their rivals.

Internazionale suffered a derby defeat to AC Milan on Saturday, extending their struggles against their arch-rivals. Trainer Cristian Chivu has now lost every derby match he has managed against Milan, with Inter's last derby victory coming on 22 April 2024 (1-2).

Chivu acknowledged the disappointment but urged his squad to focus on the positives and move forward quickly. "We are disappointed with the loss and because we had different expectations, but we must also recognise the good things we showed and that are going well," he said. "We must turn the page because in three days the next match is already on the schedule."

The Inter manager admitted his team's mentality and approach need improvement, noting they often react too late in matches. "It is not all bad. We now have two more matches before the international break, against Feyenoord and Como," Chivu added. Midfielder Nicolò Barella and defender Djed Spence echoed the need to move on quickly and focus on upcoming fixtures, with Spence emphasising that upcoming Champions League matches are must-wins.