Inter Milan 0-1 AC Milan – Nerazzurri Boss Fails To Live Up To Pre-Match “Promise”

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu lost on his touchline debut in the iconic Derby della Madonnina last night. 

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old fell short of his pre-match promise.

AC Milan gave the Nerazzurri a bitter pill to swallow.

Indeed, the Rossoneri squeezed past Inter in a one-sided affair at San Siro, courtesy of Christian Pulisic’s second-half winner.

However, Massimiliano Allegri’s men were lucky not to concede, with Inter generating a stunning 1.92 xG.

Cristian Chivu Falls Short of Pre-Match Promise in Inter 0-1 AC Milan Defeat

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu looks on before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

‘A Monday at the office without mockery,” was Chivu’s pre-match hope, as he aimed for what would’ve been a precious derby win.

Yet, Mike Maignan had other plans.

Indeed, the French goalkeeper shut out the Nerazzurri in one of the most impressive goalkeeping performances in recent Serie A memory.

In addition to denying Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty, he made several incredible saves.