Inter captain Mauro Icardi is pleased with their efforts so far but “we know we can’t let up”.
The Nerazzurri lead Serie A by a point at the winter break, but lost their last fixture 2-1 to Lazio.
“We’re all very pleased but we know we can’t let up,” Icardi told Gulf-Times ahead of a friendly with Paris Saint-Germain in Doha on December 30.
“We need to keep working harder and harder because soon we’ll get to crunch time in the league and we need to be ready to give our all in every game.
Inter captain Mauro Icardi is pleased with their efforts so far but “we know we can’t let up”.
The Nerazzurri lead Serie A by a point at the winter break, but lost their last fixture 2-1 to Lazio.
“We’re all very pleased but we know we can’t let up,” Icardi told Gulf-Times ahead of a friendly with Paris Saint-Germain in Doha on December 30.
“We need to keep working harder and harder because soon we’ll get to crunch time in the league and we need to be ready to give our all in every game.
“The captaincy? I’m very proud to be the captain of Inter. Wearing the armband is a dream and an honour. I know all about the history of Inter and I’m well aware that before me it’s been worn by wonderful players, such as our current vice-President Javier Zanetti.
“It’s a dream but it’s also a responsibility and I try to do it justice in every match and every training session.
“I don’t think it’s changed the way I play – that’s not something that depends on the armband. I like the responsibility and I think taking it very seriously is the best way to approach it.”
The striker also admitted he’s looking forward to facing the French champions at the end of the month.
“It’s going to be a great occasion and we’re all desperate to perform well in front of our fans in Qatar.
“As always, I’ll be trying to do my best for the team and work hard both physically and tactically. It’s going to be a good test against a very strong side – a great run-out for all concerned.
“Football in Qatar and the Middle East has a big following. Inter have lots of fans here and we can’t wait to meet them.
“We know that they’re mad about their football – they know the game inside out and can name all the best players in the world.”