Match ReportFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Chivu: Inter's Work More Important Than Results
Inter drew 1-1 with Milan in Perth, but Chivu focuses on the team's progress, not the scoreline.
Inter
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Inter 1-1 Milan
Scorers
Dimarco for Inter; Milan from penalty
Venue
Optus Stadium, Perth
What happened. Inter drew 1-1 with Milan in a pre-season friendly, with Federico Dimarco scoring for Inter and Milan equalizing from a soft penalty.
- Chivu said results aren't as important as the work being done.
- Inter improved after a shaky start against Milan's high press.
- Yann Bisseck suffered a knock to the back of the head.
“The results are not as important as the work we’re doing.”
— Cristian Chivu
Inter's fitness levels are the priority as they continue pre-season preparations.
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