Inter Milan Chase Elusive Champions League Glory Under Cristian Chivu Amid Squad Reinforcement Needs

A few days ago, Inter Milan managed to salvage a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk despite Alessandro Bastoni's red card, securing three out of a possible nine points in the Champions League. Meanwhile, the team continues its domestic campaign to defend the Scudetto won last season. While dominating Serie A in recent years, the Lombardy club still misses its ultimate objective: winning the Champions League, a title they have not claimed in 16 years.

Cristian Chivu took over from Simone Inzaghi in 2023 after the team reached the Champions League final, subsequently matching Inzaghi's record and adding two Serie A titles. However, following last season's exit against Bodø/Glimt, the biggest challenge for the coach and the club remains squad reinforcement if they are to make a decisive leap in European competition.