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Serie A returns with Inter thrashing Monza 4-1

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Inter defeated Monza 4-1 in the Serie A return, with other matches seeing Udinese draw with Como and Napoli win at Genoa.
  • Inter coach Cristian Chivu explained his decision to start Lautaro Martinez despite limited training, emphasizing player well-being.
  • Monza coach Ivan Juric expressed pride in his young team despite the loss, highlighting the need for reinforcements to compete.

Inter Milan began their Serie A campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Monza, setting the early pace as the league champions. The win showcased Inter's strength, though coach Cristian Chivu acknowledged initial "rust, frenzy, and technical sloppiness" in the first half.

For me, the man comes before everything, if I can help my players I do it, even if he doesn't need it because he is Lautaro Martinez, the top scorer of the last championship and the third all-time scorer for Inter. He doesn't have to insist, nobody has to: I understand certain moments by myself.

— Cristian ChivuInter coach explaining his decision to start Lautaro Martinez despite limited training.

Chivu defended his decision to field top scorer Lautaro Martinez, who had less than two weeks of training after the World Cup. "For me, the man comes before everything," Chivu stated, emphasizing his understanding of player needs. He also explained that forward Thuram was not ready for even a few minutes due to his own World Cup recovery.

We played with kids and did very well, I am proud of them. Now we have to complete the team, if we don't do it with the right people and superior quality we cannot fight for survival. We need reinforcements, tough people to guide us.

— Ivan JuricMonza coach commenting on his team's performance and need for new players after the loss to Inter.

Monza's coach, Ivan Juric, despite the defeat, praised his young squad's performance. "We played with kids and did very well, I am proud of them," he said. However, he stressed the urgent need for reinforcements, particularly in defense and attack, to avoid a relegation battle. "We need reinforcements, tough people to guide us."

We put them in difficulty, on our part there was rust, frenzy and little technical cleanliness. We regained serenity in the second half, also thanks to the goal.

— Cristian ChivuInter coach reflecting on the team's performance against Monza.

Other Serie A results saw Udinese draw 1-1 with Como, while Napoli secured a win at Genoa. The league continues with matches featuring Juventus and Milan.

He continues his preparation, he had problems at the World Cup, but he made himself available to the team. He was not yet in condition to risk even for a few minutes. He understood, he is an intelligent guy.

— Cristian ChivuInter coach explaining why Thuram was not substituted into the match.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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