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Inter Milan defeated Como 3-2, but manager Cristian Chivu hinted that goalkeeper Josep Martinez may not start in the upcoming Coppa Italia final.
Inter Milan 3-2 Como â Cristian Chivu Hints At Potential Change In Coppa Italia Final: âWho Says Josep Martinez Will Be In Goalâ
Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu suggested that Josep Martinez may not be in the starting lineup in the Coppa Italia final.
During last nightâs post-match conference, Chivu cast doubt on the Spaniardâs chances of featuring at the Olimpico, as reported by FCInterNews.
Josep Martinez emerged as one of Interâs heroes in Tuesdayâs come-from-behind 3-2 home victory over Como.
Indeed, the 27-year-old made two crucial second-half saves to help the Nerazzurri reach the final for the first time since 2023.
However, the former Genoa goalkeeper has been Chivuâs second choice in goal behind Yann Sommer this season.
Chivu expressed uncertainty about Josep Martinez's starting position, indicating potential changes in the lineup.
Inter Milan won the match 3-2 against Como in a come-from-behind victory.
Josep Martinez is a key player for Inter Milan, recognized for his contributions in recent matches, including the victory over Como.
The exact date of the Coppa Italia final has not been specified in the provided information.

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Despite his impressive performance last night, Martinez doesnât have a guaranteed starting berth ahead of the title-deciding fixture.
Furthermore, Cristian Chivu jumped to Sommerâs defense amid growing criticism, suggesting he could dislodge the Spanish star in the final.
Chivu praised the importance of several fringe players.
âAlso Diouf, Sucic, Luis Henrique (and all the others). Sommer has been heavily criticised since the start of the year,â Chivu said. âYet, he is the goalkeeper of the team at the top of the table.
âPepo did his job; he knows why he hasnât played much. Who said he will play the final? He is a reliable goalkeeper; he has proven it. We are happy to have three goalkeepers, including Di Gennaro.
âWe have a group of 24 players who are good lads trying to do their best.â
Then, he hailed his teamâs performance.
âItâs part of history, I know it because Iâve lived it,â he added. âIâve experienced these matches, and thatâs why people fall in love with this team.
âThatâs the beauty of Inter Milan, of this club that delivers strong emotions you donât see elsewhere.â
Asked what his secret is, Chivu replied: âThe group, the unity of the club that supported us from the start, and the fans in this stadium. Weâve done a great job, and we believed in it.
âThe players deserve it â for years theyâve put their faces on the line and tried to stay competitive. They never gave up on the dream for a centimeter. We havenât achieved anything yet, but we are in a position to dream.
âNow we have the chance to reach two of our objectives.
âI do my job, trying not to cause damage. I try to create a healthy environment to work in. The credit goes to the players â theyâve always been judged for the objectives they didnât reach.
âPeople forget theyâve been competitive for years and have made young fans fall in love with them. I know how much they believe and how much they suffer when things donât go well.
âThe credit is theirs, I repeat. We try to help them perform at their best. This team has passion for the game and for the fans.
âI have to put my own ideas aside in favor of theirs because they want to do crazy things.â
âI never think about myself,â Chivu continued. âAnd I think about the people who gave me this important responsibility.
âI think about the fans who love these colours, my players, and everything theyâve had to go through in recent months. Thereâs always the same narrative around Inter Milan â it was like that in my time too.â
Finally, he addressed his tactical choices.
âI could have done more; Iâm never satisfied with my work. Maybe some players deserved more minutes based on their training performances.
âI could have done better â I always think about that.
âAnd Iâve always believed in them, even if I may have neglected someone who needed an extra word from me.â