You Must Have the Courage to Dream / Chivu: The Champions League Cannot Be Bought

On the eve of the Inter vs. Club Brugge match in Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage, the 43-year-old Inter coach appeared at a pre-match press conference.

According to the report of "Varesh Se", after securing the victory against Parma in Serie A, it was once again the turn of the European Champions League. Inter will face Club Brugge at San Siro tomorrow night.

What is your opinion about these competitions in the current season?

"This is the position and identity of the club that forces you to strive to achieve the goals. When it comes to a dream, it doesn't mean that it will definitely come true, but it should be made into an extraordinary effort. Dreaming does not mean talking about a definitive championship, but refers to the responsibility that the club places on you to pursue specific goals. We do not forget the path and factors to reach such a goal. There is no money that can buy such an important trophy, no special player or coach that can give you a 100% guarantee. You must have the courage to dream, but work and effort are the most important factors."

Will you be moving multiple players?

"We will have some changes. Calhanoglu is in a good condition and left the game with Parma without any problems. He is fully prepared and available."

What is Spence's condition? How is Bastogne after the national games?

"Spence has had a week of continuous training and 25 minutes of play on Saturday. He trained yesterday and today, his fitness is improving and I'm glad he's getting some of the pressure and discomfort from the early injuries behind him. The opportunity to play gave him spirit and self-confidence. Bastouni has also endured many injustices because of the reactions to the events of the league and the national team. We know his true value for us and the Italian national team. He doesn't have to prove anything to anyone, he's always been a quality piece and sometimes it's forgotten that we have to take care of our players. "Alessandro is a valuable asset for us."

"We don't take anything for granted. We have reached the maturity where we enter the field with high responsibility, proper behavior and motivation to dominate the opponent, while we also want to enjoy the game. We have room for improvement because this is our desire, everything can be done better and we must improve our performance. The composition of the team is at an extraordinary level, the intra-team competition increases the quality of training sessions and our goals. A big club should have the same attitude and build a composition like ours. "There is always a possibility of improvement and this is not a matter of criticizing the club."

Do you believe that with these games in the European Champions League you should be among the top eight teams?

"We go game by game. If we talk about collecting the necessary points, there are seven more matches to go at this stage. The most important match is tomorrow's game, we will face a team that plays attacking football, presses from the front and attacks with a lot of players. "We are aware of all these details."

How does it feel to face Zoomer again?

"The level he reached, the respect he gained in this club and among the fans, deserves appreciation for these three years. "Inter won championships thanks to his abilities."

Is a different approach needed in European games?

"It is not up to us to decide and we are trying to preserve our identity. The flow of the race requires certain decisions. In Madrid, we were on the verge of dominating the game, but the goal they scored changed the situation. My goal is to convey courage and self-confidence. "This team wants to go all the way with a specific approach."

Will the energy and new forces be effective in the European Champions League?

"I don't divide the team into main and reserve players. I am talking about a set that is chosen based on the physical strength and conditions of the opponent. We play once every three days and the psychological aspect should be considered. I check the situation of the national team and there are many points to check. This team wants to compete at the highest level. Five substitutions are vital, against Monza and Napoli the substitutions made the absolute difference. I'm sure everyone is moving in the same direction. "It is the season of erosion and we need a lot of energy."