Christian Kivuo, the coach of Inter Milan, confirmed that his team continues to develop at this stage, praising Manuel Akanji's adaptation to different roles on the field and the mentality shown by the players after their hard-fought victory against Udinese away in the Italian league.

Kevo said: "I have four forwards who work excellently together, complement each other, and put themselves at the service of the team."

He continued: "Pushing Akanji to the defensive midfield position could be a solution when we are struggling, especially when the opponent relies on long balls into the penalty area, as it gives us the physical strength needed for defense."

He added: "The entire team is doing a great job protecting the back line, whether through high pressing or falling back when necessary. We want to continue with this approach, remain competitive, and maintain a good season."

He continued: "When I was a player, I sometimes played in front of the defense, but I didn't have the physical build that Akanji has. In the final minutes, you need to fight hard on the field."

He added, "I feel that Basic has started to understand his role better and is defending more strongly."

Speaking about the team's progress compared to the beginning of the season, Kevo explained: "It's not easy to change what the team is used to. We started by doubling our efforts and maintaining an advanced defensive line despite the risks."

He continued: "We spend a lot of time in the video room due to limited time, but the players' eagerness to learn and apply ideas on the field is remarkable."

The Inter Milan coach concluded his remarks by saying: "I commend everyone because they put themselves at the service of the team and want to implement our ideas on the field."