Inter's credentials in doubt ahead of Atletico clash

Inter Milan head into tonight’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 (right).

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Four wins out of four have given Inter a great 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% 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 Atletico, Inter host Liverpool and Premier League leaders Arsenal before travelling to Borussia Dortmund in their final fixture.

Last season 16 points was enough to secure a top-eight finish, meaning Inter will likely need to collect four points from those fixtures in order to avoid the playoffs.

But their record in high-profile matches under Chivu is worrying, with Sunday’s defeat to Milan the latest in a key fixture.