Inter Coach Chivu Jokes About Haircut Amidst Serie A Title Race

Inter Milan's coach, Cristian Chivu, continues to charm both on and off the pitch. Fresh from a significant victory, the Romanian manager engaged in a playful exchange with the renowned journalist Diletta Leotta, revealing his pre-match priorities included a much-needed haircut. "I need a haircut, I'm not presentable," Chivu quipped, referencing his past as a player when he wore a protective helmet after a serious injury.

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About what were we talking? Two things: I asked if the hairdressers were open tomorrow, and she asked me why I took off my jacket and threw it away. Everyone has their worries.

Leotta, ever the professional, playfully responded, "Some salons are open, we'll send you the numbers. Next Sunday is Como - Inter, we want to see you with a new haircut." Chivu, true to his word, appeared with a fresh trim for the subsequent match against Como, a game Inter clinched 4-3.

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I need a haircut, I'm not presentable. I put my helmet back on, like in the old days.

Following the victory, Chivu's comments on the Scudetto race were interpreted by some as overly cautious, perhaps even arrogant. He stated, "I'll answer like my colleagues and say I'm happy we won and have secured a Champions League spot." However, Inter's president, Giuseppe Marotta, quickly diffused any potential controversy, clarifying that Chivu's remarks were ironic and delivered with a smile. Marotta stressed that Inter's DNA is built on ambition and the pursuit of major objectives, not arrogance.

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Some salons are open, we'll send you the numbers. Next Sunday is Como - Inter, we want to see you with a new haircut.

While some critics, like Giancarlo Padovan, have labeled Chivu the "most arrogant and overrated coach in the league," and Carlo Pellegatti suggested a lack of respect in his words, the prevailing sentiment within the club, as articulated by Marotta, is one of confidence and unwavering ambition. Chivu's lighthearted demeanor, coupled with Inter's dominant performance, suggests a team focused on its goals, with a coach who knows how to keep spirits high.

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It was an ironic statement, he said it with a smile on his face, to show that in Italy people are afraid to talk directly about the objective. It takes courage for that. Inter must always be at the top, it's part of the DNA of a club that wants to win and fight for major objectives. You have to be ambitious, not arrogant.