Inter Milan, nicknamed the "Nerazzurri," secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Fiorentina, thanks to a brace from Hakan Çalhanoğlu and a goal from Nikola Sušić, in a key match of the 9th round of the 2025/26 Serie A season. In an interview, manager Carlos Chivu stated that the team had to patiently find ways to break down their opponents, praising the team's improved determination and efficiency.

The score remained unchanged until the 66th minute of the second half when Hakan Çalhanoğlu received a pass from Barella and fired a long-range shot into the net, giving Inter Milan a 1-0 lead. In the 71st minute, Lautaro Martinez passed the ball to Susic, who broke through the defense and scored, extending Inter Milan's lead over Fiorentina to 2-0.

In the 88th minute, Bony was fouled during an attack, earning Inter Milan a penalty. Çalhanoğlu then converted the penalty, extending Inter Milan's lead to 3-0.

Inter Milan ultimately secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Fiorentina at the San Siro. With this crucial three points, Inter Milan currently sits in third place in the league standings with 18 points.

Inter Milan coach Chivu said, "Teams like Inter Milan must learn to get through tough times and then continue to pursue their dreams and goals. This game was not easy at all. Fiorentina is a very well-organized team. They chose to defend deep and take advantage of counter-attacks. We made some wrong choices in the attacking third in the first half, but after halftime, we improved in terms of determination and efficiency."

"We broke the deadlock with a long-range shot, something we hadn't tried at all in the first half, and that made the game much easier. All we needed was patience to understand the opponent's intentions and find a way to break them down. The second half was a different story; we found more space."

Chivu also said, "I am very happy. Susic is a complete midfielder who can play in multiple positions. He has the technique and stamina and covers a wide range. His shots in this game were decisive and accurate. We are all happy for him because he has been training hard and has contributed a lot to the team."

"Giving opportunities to young players is the right thing to do, but we must be careful to strike the right balance. Fortunately, we have many experienced players in our squad who can set an example for the younger players and help them improve."

When discussing Bisek's performance, Chivu said, "I am very satisfied with his performance. He is a player who can play in the middle. We tried using him like that in the game in Belgium. Against a player like Kean who is fast and has a strong impact, Bisek's characteristics are just right."

“When we were leading 2-0, he came over for a drink of water, and I told him that if he had any doubts, he should chase long passes and not rush to tackle. The coaching staff and I wanted the defense to keep high up the pitch, but the defenders also needed to know when to take risks and when to back down.”