Aleksandar Kolarov steps into the spotlight at Fiorentina on Sunday as Inter Milan’s acting head coach, with Cristian Chivu watching from the stands while serving his suspension following his red card against Atalanta.
According to Corriere dello Sport, via FCInter1908, Chivu trusts his assistant completely.
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Indeed, a “blind faith” already demonstrated on multiple occasions when Kolarov’s instincts and ideas have proven correct.
The outlet describe the Serbian as “the voice of Chivu’s conscience, practically his shadow across the course of a match.”
He is always available for confrontation, quick to absorb emotional outbursts and share private confidences.
Fiorentina Vs Inter – Media Hail Kolarov & Chivu Chemistry
The chemistry between the two developed quickly and naturally.
Born from a shared background as former players who followed similar career paths.
Both left-footed, intelligent defenders who passed through Roma before arriving at Inter in different eras.
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Their characters balance each other out.
Chivu is the more reflective and composed of the two, determined not to let the emotion of the moment cloud his decisions.
Kolarov is more instinctive and impulsive, a constant source of adrenaline on the touchline, quick to challenge the fourth official and maintain a live connection with the coaching staff in the stands.
He is, as Corriere put it, always a torrent on the sideline. On Sunday, that energy belongs to him alone.
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