Inter's credentials in doubt ahead of Atleti encounter

Inter Milan head into today’s match at Atletico Madrid still reeling from a derby defeat to AC Milan and with doubts about their ability to handle big games under new coach Cristian Chivu.

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Inter coach Cristian Chivu. REUTERS

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Four wins out of four have given Inter agreat chance of direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League but the trip to Spain is the first true test of their European credentials.

Inter's 100 percent record comes thanks to wins over Ajax, Slavia Prague, Union Saint-Gilloise and Kazakh minnows Kairat Almaty, but a much trickier run of fixtures awaits over the rest of the league phase.

After Atleti, Inter host Liverpool and Premier League leaders Arsenal before travelling to Borussia Dortmund in their final fixture.