Inter Milan head coach Chivu spoke to *Slow Motion* ahead of the Italian Cup final, confirming that striker Marcus Thuram is fit and participated in full team training, while Hakan Calhanoglu remains the only player sidelined.
Reflecting on the opportunity to win a second trophy after securing the Serie A title, Chivu said: “This is a testament to our journey and the excellent work we have done all season. We approached every competition professionally, giving our best and aiming to go all the way. We succeeded in both the Italian Cup and the league; the Champions League didn’t meet our expectations, but it’s part of our journey. We need to savor our efforts and everything we have achieved so far.”
When asked about the satisfaction of adding the Coppa Italia to the Scudetto, he added: “We know winning trophies is never guaranteed. You have to fight until the very end. You cannot just sit back at the end of the season and count your rewards. For a club like Inter, the goal must always be to compete in every competition, go as far as possible, and ultimately win. Fortunately, we have secured one trophy, and now we will do everything to win the second.”
On the team’s current condition, Chivu simply stated: “Good.”
Regarding concerns over Thuram’s fitness after some worrying reports the day before, the coach explained: “He is fine. He felt a slight discomfort yesterday, but the tests show he is in good physical shape. He trained with the team this morning.”
Asked if Calhanoglu is the only missing player, Chivu confirmed: “Yes.”
