Chivu: We always pick ourselves up after a derby and we have to do better against Atletico than we did last week

November 26th Chivu was interviewed before the Champions League game and talked about the next game between Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.

What kind of response do you expect to see after the derby?

"We always get back on our feet after a derby and I expect to see the same response. This will be a game as important as the derby, against a serious team, it is a Champions League game and we have to continue our journey."

What do Inter Milan need to do to limit Atletico Madrid's space?

"This is similar to Sunday, organization, counterattack, quality. We must be proactive, play our own game, anticipate, pass the ball faster than Sunday, and be more efficient and deadly."

Will Sommer play? He has been criticized recently.

"I have to defend my players, I have 22 very good players, they all deserve to play for Inter Milan. Then everyone is asking whether someone will start or be a substitute, and recently I read Arteta's philosophy about starters and players who finish the game. The role of the goalkeeper is different, Martinez will get his opportunity, and after he has gone through that difficult period, when he feels ready, the opportunity will come to him."