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Chivu: ‘Inter need balance on press and taking risks’ in Champions League

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Cristian Chivu defends Inter's choices in the Champions League, according to Football Italia. Inter lost their first two Champions League fixtures, putting pressure on the team. Chivu is trying to balance pressing and taking risks.

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Cristian Chivu defends Inter's choices in the Champions League, according to Football Italia. Inter lost their first two Champions League fixtures, putting pressure on the team. Chivu is trying to balance pressing and taking risks.

Inter face Shakhtar Donetsk at San Siro, scheduled for 20.00 UK time. Shakhtar have been impressive in the Champions League this season, remaining unbeaten. The match is a crucial one for Inter.

Chivu stated that Inter need to win at home and rediscover their intensity and hunger for Champions League victories. He defended Josep Martinez, saying he is Inter's first-choice goalkeeper. Chivu emphasized the need for balance in their defensive approach.

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Cristian Chivu defends his Inter choices in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk and insists they are trying to ‘find that balance on when to press and take risks.’ It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Como vs. Manchester United on the Liveblog. The pressure is really on the Nerazzurri after losing both their opening Champions League fixtures, 2-1 away to Real Madrid and 4-3 at home to Club Brugge.

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