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Why doesn't Chivu change the 3-5-2 at Inter?
2026-05-25 23:58:11 / SPORT
Cristian Chivu, the Inter coach, is a strong supporter of the saying “the team that wins is not changed”. For him, this phrase can easily be modified to “the module that wins is not changed”, emphasizing his unwavering belief in the 3-5-2 playing system. This formation is historically the most suitable for the black and blue team, bringing great success to Milan.
The 3-5-2 system has been the ideal “suit” for Inter, as Simone Inzaghi proved, who won six trophies with this scheme. Now, the Romanian coach, Chivu, has continued this winning tradition. With this tried and tested formation, he has returned the championship title and the Italian Cup to Milan this season, achieving an important “double”. This clearly shows the efficiency and suitability of this module for the club’s philosophy.
Chivu returned to Lombardy after a spell at Parma, where he managed to salvage the team with a 4-3-3. However, at Inter, he inherited and embraced the 3-5-2 system from his predecessor, a scheme he has never abandoned. This formation makes the most of the players' qualities, with full-backs capable of attacking and defending effectively, such as Dimarco and Dumfries, who provide precise passing.
In defense, the system relies on three strong pillars, with Akanji as a reliable starting point, Bastoni who demonstrates skills in building up the plays, and Bisseck who can also undertake attacks forward. In midfield, two midfielders with energy and covering skills, such as the irreplaceable Barella and Sucic who has shown potential as a replacement for Mkhitaryan, are essential. A “pendulum” director who is also effective from distance, such as Calhanoglu and Zielinski, completes the midfield. Up front, a pair of strikers are chosen from the four available options.
Although there have been occasional slight tactical changes, as seen in the last match of the championship against Bologna, where Inter ended the match with a kind of 4-2-3-1, these are considered to be mere experiments. Considering the context of a match of no importance, these variations do not indicate a change in the coach's philosophy. For the future, it is clear that Chivu and the club are willing to continue with the proven 3-5-2 system, which has brought so much joy to the fans. Therefore, the transfer market will focus on finding players suitable for this module, such as Tarik Muharemovic and Oumar Solet for the defense, ensuring that everything is in harmony with the club's strategy.
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