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Mancini: Shaqiri not ready for Inter Milan start

Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini says new signing Xherdan Shaqiri won't start today against Genoa.

Shaqiri has arrived on-loan from Bayern Munich.

Mancini said: "How many minutes does Shaqiri have in his legs? About three or four! I don't think he can play, as he's been out since December 19 and I don't want him to get hurt.

"We have a large squad and some deserve to play, others less so. It's normal that some will be left out, but the important thing is the victory and that players give their best. This Inter is still not close to my idea of the team.

"We want to improve, but it takes time and we will need to overcome some difficult days. I am convinced Inter will get back to challenging for the Scudetto."

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