Cristian Chivu gave the Inter squad a full day off on Sunday during the international break, closing the gates at Appiano Gentile for both available players and those undergoing injury rehabilitation, Inter News 24 reported.
With several squad members away on international duty, the coaching staff granted a complete rest day at the training ground to everyone who remained behind at the Pinetina.
Chivu traveled to Munich to attend the NFL regular-season game between the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots at the Allianz Arena, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Mentre compaiono i primi alberi nelle case addobbate e il Natale inizia a respirarsi, Cristian Chivu scarta già un regalo: domani sarà a Monaco di Baviera in tribuna d’onore su invito personale di Roger Goodell, commissioner Nfl, per assistere alla sfida-evento tra Detroit Lions e New England Patriots, giganti americani in trasferta tedesca. Si gioca all’Allianz Arena, tempio del Bayern, trasformato per un pomeriggio in campo da football, lo sport che il tecnico ama e studia al microscopio,” La Gazzetta dello Sport reported of the trip.
The Inter manager holds a known interest in American football, particularly the New England Patriots, drawing tactical principles on pressing and space occupation from the sport to apply to his football sides.
The visit to the Allianz Arena serves as both personal relaxation and professional study during the domestic league pause before training resumes at Appiano Gentile for upcoming fixtures in Serie A and the Champions League.
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