Kivu Warns Inter Before Facing Lazio in the Italian Cup Final

The Romanian coach Cristian Chivu, the head coach of Inter Milan, warned against underestimating the match against Lazio in the Italian Cup final, emphasizing that the game will be completely different from the last encounter between the two teams in the Italian league, which ended with a 3-0 victory for the Nerazzurri.

Inter enters the match with the ambition of claiming its second title of the season after securing the Italian league title, as it faces Lazio on Tuesday evening in the cup final, with a strong desire to end the season with a domestic double.

During the press conference for the match, Kifo emphasized the difficulty of the encounter, saying: "These are two completely different matches, and there are always risks when you face the same team in a short period. Some might think that repeating what happened on Saturday will be easy, or perhaps the opponent will come in with greater motivation this time."

He added: "We must remain humble and enter the match with the right mindset, knowing that we deserved to win the league and reach the final, and we want to honor this tournament in the best possible way. We will certainly be ready."

The Inter coach also spoke about the mental state required before the final, emphasizing that the team should not succumb to the pressure of stress or obsession with winning titles. He explained: "We must not enter the match with a mindset of obsession or anxiety. We have earned everything we've achieved so far, and we must maintain the same calmness and focus that we've shown throughout the season."

He continued: "We want to enter the field with confidence and a positive spirit, with the desire to enjoy the match without losing enthusiasm or humility."

For his part, the team's physical trainer, Mario Cecchi, confirmed that Inter is more capable this season of handling pressure and defeats, noting that the players' character and their continuous desire to improve have played a significant role in this.

Kevo also touched on his impact within the team since taking on the coaching role, despite his relatively new experience compared to big names, saying: "What have I brought to Inter? Ambition. I conveyed to the players the experience I gained as a player within this club. I know well what it means to be part of Inter, and I understand the level of pressure and criticism that always surrounds the team."

He added, "I tried to calm the atmosphere from a humanitarian perspective and deal with the frustration coming from outside. I work with a group of real men who take responsibility and understand the value of teamwork."

In the same context, team captain Lautaro Martinez continued to emphasize Inter's desire to keep winning championships, stressing that the team still has the "hunger" to achieve more titles this season.