With Stefano Pioli and Marcelino believed to be leading the race to be appointed the next permanent Inter coach, captain Mauro Icardi believes they would be better served by an Italian.
An official club statement prior to Sunday's 3-0 victory over Crotone confirmed a replacement for Frank de Boer, sacked last Tuesday, would be appointed within 48 hours.
After adding a late double to Ivan Perisic's opener to ensure interim coach Stefano Vecchi departed on the back of a victory, Icardi offered his opinion that the reins should be handed to an Italian.
"It's not up to me to say what is the right choice, it's up to the club," the Inter captain told Mediaset Premium.
"If an Italian coach arrives it is better because he knows the Italian league. We are almost at Christmas and there is not time to lose."
"It is a victory that gives us peace of mind to prepare for the derby," he continued.
"I do my job, which is to score goals, and Perisic was also on target today.
"Everyone understands the situation at the moment. The victory was needed, we played well and we were playing in their half of the field.
"The Champions League is always the team's main goal and we have to continue doing well. Let's see where we are in May."
