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Evolution, not revolution: Inter’s gamble on Chivu pays off as club canter to Scudetto
Inter’s manager was not first choice to replace Simone Inzaghi but created a juggernaut that could not be stopped
TL;DR
- Inter Milan won their 21st Serie A title, finishing the season as the clear best team with a significant lead.
- The team's dominance was evident in their high scoring rate and strong defensive record, with 82 goals scored and 17 clean sheets.
- Manager Cristian Chivu, appointed after Simone Inzaghi, led Inter to the title in his first season, overcoming lengthy injuries to key players.
- Chivu's appointment was considered a gamble, as he had limited senior management experience before joining Inter, though he had a history with the club as a player and youth coach.
- Inter navigated a mentally challenging period following their previous season's collapse and early exit from the Club World Cup, with player tensions surfacing.
- The team's success this season was attributed to a deeper squad, improved team cohesion, and Chivu's tactical adjustments, which focused on evolution rather than revolution.
- Despite a less impressive Champions League campaign compared to the previous season, Inter's consistent league performance, including a strong run from November to February, secured the Scudetto.
- The club has now won three Serie A titles in six years, all under different managers, with Chivu being the first to win it in his debut season since José Mourinho.