Cristian Chivu, the coach of FC Internazionale, made some surprising tactical changes for their Coppa Italia semi-final match against Como. Chivu explained that it was the first time they played with a pair of creative midfielders supporting the striker, and they had to adapt to the situation. The Nerazzurri, who are leading Serie A with a 10-point advantage, struggled in cup competitions, notably in the Champions League and the Coppa Italia semi-final. Chivu's approach against Como involved a unique strategy, which he discussed with Sport Mediaset. He mentioned that they changed their defensive approach, especially in their own half, and tried to attack the opposition man for man. However, they faced challenges with their wing-backs closing on the left-back, and the two Como strikers caused problems by dropping deeper. Chivu praised his team's ability to understand the instructions quickly and adapt to the game, despite the short preparation time. With key players out of action, Chivu made a strategic decision to use Andy Diouf in a more advanced role to support Francesco Pio Esposito. The team's performance led to discussions about their approach for the upcoming Serie A match against Milan, where they will aim to maintain their lead in the Scudetto race. Chivu hinted at the possibility of sticking to this strategy or reverting to their usual 3-5-2 formation, depending on the team's availability and the game's dynamics.
