Inter Milan was eliminated in the round of 16 in the Club World Cup. Although they lost 0-2 to Brazilian powerhouse Fluminense, coach Christian Chivu still conveyed a positive and pragmatic attitude after the game.

In the post-match interview, Kifu said: "We have tried our best. The team showed competitiveness and a desire to win. Despite many challenges, the performances of many young players and new players are worthy of recognition. This is a learning process and we must look at this journey with a 'glass half full' mentality."

"I am pleased to see the efforts of the players. Of course, we can do more and I personally have higher standards. The key is to be honest with ourselves and not avoid problems. Only in this way can we push the project towards its goal."

When talking about the technical and tactical aspects, Kivu revealed that the use of the 4-4-2 formation was due to flexibility considerations: "We tried to change because the previous style of play was not enough to create a breakthrough. We hit the post and the crossbar. There were opportunities. The result was regrettable, but this is also part of football."

Kifu emphasized that the team still created opportunities to equalize the score in the final stage of the game, showing a spirit of not giving up: "We didn't just want to win, but we really fought for it. Today's start was indeed not ideal, but the performance in the last 30 minutes made me see the positive side."

"The team will conduct a comprehensive review and continue to optimize the youth training and recruitment structure. This game allows the coaching staff to better understand the players, which helps to identify strengths and weaknesses and build trust. I am full of confidence in the future."