Inter Milan assistant Cristi Chivu loses voice after halftime outburst against Bologna

Source reporting: 18 October 2026. Added to ScoreTransfer on the publication date shown above.

Inter Milan assistant coach Cristi Chivu reportedly lost his voice after an intense halftime intervention with players during a Serie A match. The incident occurred during the game against Bologna, where Inter won 1-3 in round 7 of the league campaign. Chivu shouted so much during the match that he was physically unable to give post-match interviews afterward.

Italian media outlet Gazzetta dello Sport described Chivu's reaction as an unprecedented outburst following the Bologna match. The report highlighted the intensity of the assistant coach's behavior during the break in play. This description has drawn attention to the internal dynamics of the Inter squad during a period of mixed results.

Chivu later addressed the situation at a press conference held before the UEFA Champions League round 3 match against Shakhtar. He spoke about his anger during the Bologna vs Inter 1-3 Serie A match. Despite reports suggesting he was angry at the players' lack of reaction on the pitch, Chivu stated that his relationship with the squad remains very good.

The club now turns its attention to European competition, with the Inter vs Shakhtar Champions League match scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October at 22:00. This fixture represents a crucial opportunity for the team to improve their standing in the tournament. The match will take place shortly after the domestic league encounter that sparked the recent controversy.

Inter currently has zero points after the first two Champions League rounds. The team suffered defeats in their previous matches, losing to Real Madrid 1-2 and to Club Brugge 3-4. These results have placed pressure on the coaching staff and players to secure a positive result in the upcoming fixture against Shakhtar.