Francesco Toldo says Jose Mourinho was the best coach he ever worked with.

"The first task is to get to know the players really well, watching them as individuals in training and in match play and to see what is good in their natural game. Then, and only then, can we begin to outline the general tactics." — Helenio Herrera.

The legendary coach of the "Grande Inter" of the 1960's had a point, despite the quote coming from another era, and it is something that seems to resonate with current Inter manager Roberto Mancini. Throughout the season the Nerazzurri have relied…
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Francesco Toldo says Jose Mourinho was the best coach he ever worked with.
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Erick Thohir (right) gave his backing to his coach Roberto Mancini.
Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has calmed nerves by insisting Roberto Mancini is in charge despite the side's dismal showing in recent games.
Having started the season brightly, the Nerazzurri have now lost three of their last six league games, a poor run of form that has seen them drop to third place, behind Juventus and Napoli.
The Italian giants' conservative style of play has also been a subject of bother, but Thohir has full trust in his manager to get the job done.
"He [Mancini] is a good…
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PSG's Ezequiel Lavezzi could be on his way to Serie A in January, but has suitors in the Premier League as well. Ezequiel Lavezzi's agent has said the Paris Saint-Germain attacker is in talks with Chelsea but Inter Milan remain favourites for his signature.
Argentina international Lavezzi, whose contract is due to expire in the summer, has been linked with a move away from PSG in the January window, with Inter boss Roberto Mancini having signalled an interest.
However, agent Alessandro Moggi, who represents the 30-year-old along with Alejandro Mazzoni, has now claimed Chelsea have entered the race for the former…
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Nemanja Vidic, left, has failed to be selected under Roberto Mancini this season.
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is attempting to engineer an exit from Inter Milan, the player's agent has confirmed.
The defender has been battling a back injury since August and has failed to make a single appearance for Roberto Mancini's side this season.
"At the moment I don't know much about what will happen in future," Vidic's agent Silvano Martina told FCInter1908.it.
"Is termination of the contract by mutual consent possible in January? We're talking about it, so we'll see…
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Domenico Berardi's penalty sealed a surprise win for Sassuolo over Inter Milan on Sunday.
Roberto Mancini's Inter Milan slipped up in their bid for the Serie A title following Sunday's 1-0 defeat at home to Sassuolo; a loss that will hit the Italians hard.
A late Domenico Berardi penalty secured victory for the visitors and wins for Napoli away against Frosinone, as well as Juventus' success against Sampdoria, means Mancini's men have slipped to third in the Serie A table.
Mancini thought the penalty decision was incorrect but he has other problems on his mind; namely getting Geoffrey…
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ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti discusses all the action from Week 19 in the Serie A including Inter losing and Napoli going top.
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Domenico Berardi scored the winner in Sassuolo's 1-0 defeat of Inter Milan.
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini has hit out at the referee in the aftermath of his side's shock 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo on Sunday.
Domenico Berardi's 90th-minute penalty sent Inter tumbling from Serie A's summit at the San Siro. The home side had amassed an impressive number of of hard-fought 1-0 victories, but their luck ran out thanks to a fine goalkeeping performance from Andrea Consigli.

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"It was always better suffering and winning 1-0," Mancini told Mediaset Premium.
"We have created and had…
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Roberto Mancini was left to rue Inter's missed chances after a 1-0 defeat at home by Sassuolo.
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Inter Milan's Serie A title hopes were dented by Sassuolo, who clinched a dramatic win at the San Siro thanks to the heroics of their goalkeeper Andrea Consigli and an injury-time penalty from Domenico Berardi.Inter started Sunday at the top of Serie A, but were unable to defeat Eusebio Di Francesco's team despite dominating the game in Milan.With 10 seconds of the five additional minutes remaining, Berardi confidently stroked the ball past Samir Handanovic after Inter defender Joao Miranda had fouled…
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