Inter Milan beat Juventus 2-1 in friendly, coach Chivu seeks more fitness

Inter Milan secured another positive result in their preseason preparations, overcoming Juventus 2-1 in a match played at Perth's Optus Stadium. This was Inter's penultimate test before the new season kicks off.

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We still lack physical conditioning; we need to train more.

Inter largely controlled the game, establishing a two-goal lead. Federico Dimarco opened the scoring in the 20th minute after a build-up on the left flank. Bonny penetrated the area and sent a pass to the center, which Dimarco finished precisely into the far corner. The team coached by Cristi Chivu extended their advantage after halftime when Diouf scored in the 62nd minute, following a combination with Esposito.

Juventus attempted a late comeback, reducing the deficit in the 85th minute through Conceicao, but Inter held on until the final whistle. The match in Perth began 12 minutes late due to a pre-game artistic performance on the field. Inter's final preseason match before the season starts is against Betis on August 15. They have also drawn 1-1 with Manchester City (winning on penalties) and AC Milan in previous friendlies. The Serie A season begins for Inter on August 22 against Monza.

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We conceded ground and were dribbled past many times. Juventus is a good team, well-coached.

Despite the victory, coach Cristi Chivu expressed that his team is not yet fully prepared. "We still lack physical conditioning; we need to train more," he stated, particularly dissatisfied with the second half where his team conceded possession and was frequently dribbled past. He acknowledged Juventus as a strong, well-coached team with quality players. Chivu emphasized that in preseason matches, player hierarchies are fluid, and everyone has an opportunity to contribute.

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I don't want to talk about hierarchies; you know that for me, there are no starters. Everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our cause!