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Mancini not concerned by Icardi form

Inter coach Roberto Mancini is adamant he is not concerned about Mauro Icardi's disappointing return in front of goal so far this season.

The Argentine attacker was Serie A's joint top-scorer last term with 22 goals in 36 appearances, but he has so far been unable to replicate that form in this campaign.

Icardi has scored just four times in 2015-16 and cut a frustrated figure in Inter's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Napoli on Monday.

"Icardi will score the goals we need, I'm not overly concerned about him," Mancini said at a news conference.

"He didn't get a lot of service against Napoli, we sat back a little but that was fair enough given the circumstances.

"Strikers need the team, just as the team needs its strikers."

"We want to go for the title even though the other sides are better equipped to win it," he said.

"Our main aim is to secure qualification for the Champions League.

"I'm pleased with everyone, we were top of the league up until Monday and that shows we're working well."