Inter's 2-0 win over Lazio may not have been pretty, but it was effective. Under coach Cristian Chivu, the Nerazzurri are learning to value substance over style, a shift Paolo Di Canio describes as “aesthetics going to hell”. Lautaro Martinez ended his goal drought while Inter returned to the top of Serie A as Di Canio insists that Chivu’s gritty new philosophy might just be the secret to long-term greatness.

Inter coach Cristian Chivu believes his side could have played better during the 2-1 win over Champions League debutants Kairat Almaty, but had words of encouragement for his captain Lautaro Martinez, who scored his seventh goal of the season across all competitions. The Argentine has been urged by Chivu to play with a smile on his face and rediscover his passion for the game.

Cristian Chivu is "starting to enjoy" his job as a coach following a mixed start to his tenure in charge of Inter. The Romanian oversaw a crucial victory against Fiorentina on Wednesday, which saw them climb to third place on the Serie A table. It was a brilliant performance from Chivu's men, who gave a strong response following their loss to Napoli last weekend.

Cristian Chivu's Inter have been hit by a major injury blow, with veteran star Henrikh Mkhitaryan ruled out until December with a thigh strain. The 36-year-old midfielder will miss at least seven matches, including crucial Champions League ties and the all-important Derby della Madonnina against their arch rivals AC Milan on November 23.

Legendary coach Fabio Capello has lauded the breathtaking impact of Cristian Chivu at Inter, calling the in-form Serie A side "a spectacle to watch." Capello praised the new manager for reconnecting the squad and implementing a more direct, vertical style of play that has propelled the Nerazzurri to second in the table with a difference of one point for the top.