Inter coach Roberto Mancini has admitted to finding the task of turning around the fortunes of his team tougher than he first imagined.

The Nerazzurri currently occupy a mid-table position in Serie A with 10 matches left to play and appear to have a battle on their hands in order to claim a European qualification spot.

“When I arrived I thought it would be difficult, but I didn’t know it was going to be so hard,” revealed Mancini during an interview with Tuttosport.

“I’m just disappointed because Inter have improved, but the results still haven’t arrived.”

Mancini was also questioned on the form of loan signing Lukas Podolski and reserve goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo, who was utilised regularly during the club’s ultimately unsuccessful Europa League campaign.

“Podolski could have done more because he’s played several matches now. Carrizo? I have no regrets over using him in the Europa League,” said Mancini.

“We have to try and finish the season with a better understanding, which we can work on for the future.

“We’ve only been working together for a few months and in such a short period of time we’re not able to dramatically alter or reinvent the side.”

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