Serie A First – Inter Milan Manager Gives His Squad Extra Rest One Day Before The Game

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu has given his squad a day off on the eve of Wednesday’s Serie A clash against Lecce.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old has done something unseen in Italy’s top flight.

The Nerazzurri dropped two points in Sunday’s mouth-watering home game against Napoli.

Indeed, they failed to capitalize on the leading position twice as Antonio Conte’s side grinded out a 2-2 draw at San Siro.

Despite going winless in another high-profile Serie A fixture, Cristian Chivu looks unfazed by Inter’s ‘big game’ issues.

Cristian Chivu Gives Inter Milan Players Day Off Ahead of Lecce Clash

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Chivu’s side will return to action tomorrow with a must-win home match against perennial bottom-half strugglers Lecce.

However, Inter players will not train at Appiano Gentile today.

Indeed, the former Parma boss has given his squad a day off, allowing them to rest and prepare for tomorrow’s outing.

Therefore, the squad will reunite tomorrow morning.

With that in mind, Chivu has done something virtually unheard of in Serie A, prioritizing mental freshness over a pre-match training session.