Chivu has given Inter 'something Inzaghi couldn't', claims Mkhitaryan

Inter Milan are within touching distance of the Serie A crown, holding a commanding 10-point lead at the summit as rookie head coach Cristian Chivu pushes for a Scudetto in his first season in charge.

The Nerazzurri could stretch that advantage even further this weekend depending on results elsewhere, underlining the dominance they have shown domestically despite a painful European setback earlier in the week.

Mkhitaryan Praises New-Look Inter

Veteran midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has credited Chivu with reshaping the squad’s mentality after last season’s frustrations, suggesting the Romanian has added a crucial new dimension following the departure of former boss Simone Inzaghi.

Speaking at an event in Milan, Mkhitaryan highlighted the hunger driving Inter’s title charge, insisting the team learned from missing out on multiple trophies in the previous campaign.

Inter’s European journey may be over after their aggregate defeat to Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt, but the focus has quickly shifted back to domestic success and a Coppa Italia semi-final still to come.

Genoa Test Comes at Crucial Moment

Next up is a home clash with Genoa, a side battling near the bottom but showing signs of resilience in recent months. While Genoa sit just above the relegation fight, they have proven difficult to beat since the turn of the year and will hope to frustrate the league leaders.

Inter, however, boast a formidable record in this fixture, especially at San Siro, where they have consistently dominated meetings between the clubs over the past decade.

Key Figures to Watch

Mkhitaryan remains a central figure in Inter’s push. Since arriving in Italy in 2019, the Armenian has combined goals and assists at a rate matched by only a handful of attacking midfielders in the league, underlining his enduring influence.

For Genoa, young forward Lorenzo Colombo has emerged as their main attacking threat, enjoying his most productive top-flight campaign to date and providing hope in their survival bid.

Title Within Reach

Inter’s relentless form — including a long run of victories and one of the league’s most potent attacks — has put them on course for one of the strongest seasons in their history. Statistical projections heavily favor them to finish top, but with a dozen matches still to play, Chivu and his players are refusing to relax.

The sense around the club is that this could be a defining year: redemption for last season’s near misses and confirmation that a new era under Chivu has truly begun.

Should they maintain their current pace, the blue-and-black half of Milan may soon be celebrating another Scudetto — a triumph built on resilience, renewal, and a coach determined to make an immediate mark.