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Inter Milan boss Mancini explains axing Vidic

Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini insists he still believes in Nemanja Vidic. Mancini dropped the former Manchester United captain for the draw with AC Milan.

"Now we must put together various things, it is not easy to be compact and decisive in the field. We need a few games, some positive results to give belief to the team," explained Mancini.

"For this reason there is time. Vidic missed two sessions last week with a minor problem, but I believe that he is now fine.

"I know him well, we were 'cousins' [in Manchester] and I saw him play often. He has experience and will give us a hand.

"I have not seen his performances, but anyone who arrives from the Premier League can encounter difficulties.

"He is assimilating, understanding Italian football and he needs time, as does an Italian player who goes to the Premier League."

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