Ex AC Milan Coach Analyzes Inter Milan 1-2 Udinese Serie A Loss: “I See Good Things & Glaring Flaws – Chivu Will Need Time’ | OneFootball

Arrigo Sacchi feels that Cristian Chivu “needs time” at Inter Milan, and that there are both “good things and glaring flaws.”

The legendary former AC Milan coach gave his thoughts in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Yesterday evening Inter Milan experienced an early and major setback in their Serie A season.

Whereas everything had gone right for the Nerazzurri in their win against Torino on opening day, there were few positives from the team’s performance yesterday.

From errors and sloppy play at the back to a lack of physicality in midfield, Inter looked hapless in the first half after they’d gone ahead in the first half.

Then in the second half, the Nerazzurri chased the game. There was no lack of intensity, but little in the way of precision from Inter’s attack.

Arrigo Sacchi: “Cristian Chivu Needs Time” At Inter Milan

Former AC Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi writes that “Inter’s loss at the San Siro was certainly a surprise.”

“Who would have imagined that the Nerazzurri, after their resounding 5-0 win over Torino on opening day, would encounter so many problems against Udinese? Probably no one.”

“However, the reality is that a well-organized and well-coached team like the Friulani were able to play away to Inter, and overwhelm them.”

Sacchi continues that “some might argue that too much praise after the 5-0 win went to the heads of Chivu’s team.”

“But I’d prefer to keep it to the pitch, and analyze the technical and tactical issues.”

Sacchi writes that “Inter were able to overturn Inter’s advantage after going behind.”

“And with great courage and clear ideas, they put together a comeback.”

“The Nerazzurri tried to get back into it in every way possible,” the former coach continues. “Chivu’s players can’t be faulted for anything.”

“However, in my opinion, in spite of a change of formation in the second half, there’s still work left to do to give the team a clear identity.”

Sacchi argues that “you can see good things and also glaring flaws.”

“Finding balance is the coach’s job,” he writes. “Chivu will have to fix some things with the team out of possession.”

“He’ll need time to get his players to execute his plan more quickly,” Sacchi adds.

“There’s no point making too big a deal of it. It’s just the second matchday of the season.”

“Even though I know from experience that in these situations, criticism is always there.”