Mateo Kovacic admits last season was ‘difficult’ but believes Inter are ‘strong’ this season.
The Nerazzurri finished eighth in Serie A last season, but have invested heavily in the summer as they seek to return to being Scudetto contenders.
“I’m still lacking a trophy,” Kovacic told Inter Channel.
“Juve have won for the last few years, but now we’re strong. We have a lot of young players who are ready, and some experienced lads too.
Mateo Kovacic admits last season was ‘difficult’ but believes Inter are ‘strong’ this season.
The Nerazzurri finished eighth in Serie A last season, but have invested heavily in the summer as they seek to return to being Scudetto contenders.
“I’m still lacking a trophy,” Kovacic told Inter Channel.
“Juve have won for the last few years, but now we’re strong. We have a lot of young players who are ready, and some experienced lads too.
“We can slowly work our way back up, we’re working to have a better season than the last two. Last year was difficult for me, but in the end I went back to playing, so that’s ok.
“This is a great League, because there are a lot of strong teams. Juve, and also Roma are the strongest.”
The Croatian international also discussed his role in the team, revealing he could play in the ‘Pirlo role’ as a deep-lying playmaker.
“I played there a lot of times under [Andrea] Stramaccioni. It’s more difficult, because you have to be more careful, but I can do it calmly.
“I need to improve on the defensive side, but I feel good alongside the other midfielders. I can also be moved to the left, the position isn’t a problem.
“We work with the Coach [Roberto Mancini] every day, and I’m learning. I’ve improved a lot in the last few years, not only in football, but as a person.
“In Croatia we worked with the ball, but not on tactics.”