Chivu: Inter Can Handle Tough Champions League Draw

Christian Chivu seems to have finally got over his knee problems that have kept him on the sidelines since the beginning of November and will be at José Mourinho’s disposal for tomorrow’s Serie A clash with Siena.

The Beneamata aim to end the year on a high and maintain their six-point lead over second-placed Juventus in the league.

“I feel that the Italian title is as important as the Champions League and our squad is as hungry as ever,” the former Roma defender told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“You should come and watch us during the week in order to better understand our secrets: the tackles and the tension in training are the same as during official matches and this is the way to go to build something special.”

Today, the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League will take place and the Nerazzurri risk being paired with a tough side, since they went through in second place.

“I don’t have any preferences,” the 28-year-old admitted, “we will play in February and so many things could change by then, mainly physical and medical conditions.

“Moreover, you need to overcome them all in order to lift the trophy, so we could just as well start facing the big guns now. We have the qualities to beat anyone.”