Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Chivu and Gasperini take different approaches to Roma vs. Inter
Two unbeaten Serie A leaders meet, but only one coach will face the media beforehand.
C. Chivu
coach
Competition
Serie A Round 5
Fixture
Roma vs Inter
Venue
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Date
Saturday, September 19
Kick-off
18:00 CET
What happened. Gian Piero Gasperini will hold a pre-match press conference today, while Cristian Chivu will not speak to the press until after the game. Roma and Inter are the only two Serie A clubs to have won all four opening league games this season.
- Gasperini's press conference is at 13:30 CET today.
- Chivu has not spoken before a game this season until now.
- Both teams have perfect records after four Serie A matches.
The match could see one side take sole leadership of Serie A early in the season.
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