Icardi: 'Must do more for Inter'
By Football Italia staff
Mauro Icardi 'expected more' last season but believes Inter 'are growing and can pressure Juventus'.
The Argentine scored 16 goals over 33 games in Serie A last season, but he feels he has room to do better.
“Last season went well, but I was expecting more,” Icardi told Il Corriere dello Sport. “I always want the maximum from myself.
“Next season we have the same target as last year, which we failed to meet, and that's coming among the top three.
“Inter deserve to play in the Champions League. Having said that, of course we'll try going as far as possible in the Europa League.
“We won't repeat the same errors because we're growing and developing. Having played together for a few years will help us. We want to do well and pressure Juventus.”
Icardi was then asked about the Albiceleste, and whether he shared Leo Messi's decision to retire from the Argentina national team.
“The colours of the Seleccion represent a dream for every Argentine and I'm no exception. I'm training to earn myself a spot, but I know I'll have a chance only by doing well with Inter.
“As for Messi, he's the best player in the world. He had a moment of desolation after losing the Copa America final against Chile, because seeing the third important trophy slipping away from him in three years must have been awful.
“But I'm sure his anger must have subsided after the holidays. He's too important for Argentina and for football.”
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