The first half of the Derby della Madonnina ended with a furious flurry of attacks from both sides, but the score remained deadlocked at 1-1.
The whistle for half-time blew, a welcome sound for tired legs, and the players trudged off the pitch, the roar of the crowd momentarily fading as they entered the tunnel.
Inside the locker room, the air was thick with sweat and anticipation.
Coach Chivu (Current: 90) didn't shout; his voice was calm but firm, his eyes sweeping across each player.
"We're doing well, but we need to be sharper. Simons is a problem, yes, but we're giving them too much space in midfield. Barella, Çalhanoğlu, you need to tighten up. And our full-backs, push higher, create more width."
He turned his gaze to Leon.
"Leon, your goal was brilliant. That vision of yours... it's something special. Keep using it. You and Cole, you're our creative sparks on the wings. We need more of that magic."
