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Inter, Chivu: “Martinez will never be a problem, I will defend him to the death”

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<p><span>Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez was the focus for the wrong reasons after showing uncertainty over the first two goals. After the game </span><b><strong>Cristian Chiv</strong></b><span>u said this about the Spanish goalkeeper: "Last year the problem was Sommer and you were quick to point it out to me, this year you’re starting with Martinez. </span><b><strong>He and Provedel are two goalkeepers who make their contribution and for as long as people talk about it I will defend him to the death.</strong></b><span>&nbsp;I would kindly ask you not to do it; there is always talk about a problem with the goalkeepers, but it isn’t true. Everyone makes mistakes. I want to defend Pepo, for me he is not a problem, he never has been and he has his value. I repeat the headline: Martinez is not a problem and he never will be."</span></p>

Chivu’s words on Martinez

Inter, Chivu: “Martinez will never be a problem, I will defend him to the death” | Goal.com South Africa

Analysing the comeback win against Udinese, the manager also spoke about the situation involving the goalkeeper

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Inter, Chivu: “Martinez will never be a problem, I will defend him to the death”

Chivu’s words on Martinez

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