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Analogías en la gestión: Sommer y Pepo Martínez, la misma estrategia de Chivu

September 23, 2026Carlos Mendoza2 мин

Las primeras críticas a Pepo Martínez ya han surgido, y siendo sinceros, eran inevitables. Dos errores en el transcurso de una semana son graves para cualquier portero. Sin embargo, Chivu busca preservar su calma, ya que solo afrontando un trauma se puede superar.

La trayectoria de Pepo Martínez en el Inter no ha tenido el mejor comienzo. Dos años en el banquillo y dos fallos en las primeras seis apariciones de la temporada han generado dudas antes de su confirmación como el portero titular. Ahora, la decisión está tomada y no hay tiempo para replanteamientos. Por eso, Chivu se esfuerza por mantener la concentración del guardameta, manteniéndolo en la portería.

La temporada pasada, ya vimos el método de Chivu. Muchos lo describieron como un 'psicólogo'. Este 'psicólogo' continúa con la misma línea: desviar las críticas y actuar como un escudo para proteger la tranquilidad del portero. Lo hizo con Sommer y ahora lo repite con Pepo Martínez.

Provedel aún no ha tenido la oportunidad de jugar debido a las dos actuaciones por debajo de lo esperado de Martínez. De forma similar, la temporada pasada, Pepo jugó solo unas pocas partes porque Chivu no quería arruinar la carrera de Sommer dejándolo en el banquillo por sus múltiples errores.

English Translation:

The first criticisms of Pepo Martínez have already emerged, and to be honest, they were inevitable. Two errors within a week are quite serious for any goalkeeper. However, Chivu is trying to preserve his mental composure, as the only way to overcome trauma is to face it.

Pepo Martínez's career at Inter has not had the best start. Two years on the bench, and two errors in his first six appearances of the season have raised doubts even before he was confirmed as Inter's number one. The die is cast now, and there is no time for second thoughts. For this reason, Chivu is trying to do everything possible to keep the goalkeeper's focus high by continuing to keep him between the posts.

Last season, we had a glimpse of Chivu's approach; many called him a 'psychologist'. This psychologist continues with last season's strategy: deflecting criticism by acting as a shield to protect the goalkeeper's tranquility. He did it with Sommer and is now repeating it with Pepo Martínez.

The reason Provedel has not yet seen the field is due to Martínez's two below-par games. Similarly, last season, Pepo played only a few games because Chivu did not want to end Sommer's career by leaving him on the bench due to his numerous mistakes.