Chivu not getting ahead of himself in title push
Cristian Chivu claimed humility is key for Inter going forward as they aim to continue their dominance at the top of Serie A when they travel to Cremonese.
Inter have a five-point lead over rivals AC Milan at the top of the table heading into their match against Cremonese, after a run of three wins in the top-flight.
They won 6-2 against Pisa in their last league game and followed that up with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, though they missed out on automatic qualification for the last 16 by one point.
It was Inter's first win in Europe since November, which marks the same month as the last defeat they suffered in the league, but Chivu says his side is not getting ahead of themselves despite their recent form.
"The credit goes to these lads," Chivu said.
"I think humility is the keyword for everything in this locker room, as 25 players do everything to be protagonists, because they know that they all have the opportunity to show themselves and contribute to this team.
"I want to single out the performances of Yann Sommer, Luis Henrique and also Andy Diouf [against Dortmund]. Diouf had the patience to wait, realise how difficult it is to wear this jersey, the expectations that come with Inter, and he had the right spirit. I am glad he scored.
"The whole team has reached a level of maturity where hard work and humility are decisive, no matter who we are up against. We can win or lose, but we must never lose our mentality."
Cremonese, meanwhile, sit down in 13th, and are six points clear of the relegation zone.
They have not won in Serie A since a 2-0 victory over Lecce on December 7, picking up just three points since then (D3 L5). They have failed to score in seven of those matches.
