Cristian Chivu refuses to take credit for a 'devastating' Marcus Thuram after Inter's miraculous 98th-minute comeback against Fiorentina

Cristian Chivu expressed admiration for Marcus Thuram following Inter's dramatic 2-1 victory over Fiorentina, which propelled Inter to the top of Serie A. Chivu jokingly attributed Thuram's stellar performance to Zinedine Zidane, the French forward who orchestrated a remarkable stoppage-time comeback. Thuram scored the equalizer and converted the decisive penalty in the 98th minute, capitalizing on the absence of injured Lautaro Martinez.

Chivu praised Thuram's relentless work rate and physical dominance, noting that the forward had taken on extra responsibility in Martinez's absence. Thuram's exclusion from Zidane's initial French national team squad fueled his determination, leading him to elevate his performances for Inter. Chivu also discussed the decision to allow Thuram to take the decisive penalty, emphasizing that individual accolades are less important than the team's collective effort.

The victory keeps Inter in contention for the Serie A title, level with Lazio, as the team continues to display grit and determination despite the grueling fixture schedule.