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Mazzarri attempts to fix feud with Inter Milan fans

Inter Milan boss Walter Mazzarri is attempting to mend his differences with the club's ultras.

Mazzarri is struggling to win over Inter's fans this season.

He said: "I have already discussed this. I will not answer that question. I have always been an irritating Coach to you journalists because I don't come here with a fake smile. When I hear fair criticism, I treasure it, but when I hear senseless prejudice then I react to obvious injustice.

"I already know in advance what's going to be written, so I do not care. Unfortunately, some critics influence the people in the stadium and make them see things that aren't there. I do my work, you do yours.

"After a 4-1 home defeat, you can only apologise to the fans. After that, it is perhaps good to note in the criticism that we were down to 10 men for over an hour. People forget that.

"Having said that, we played well against Atalanta and had belief, so a 4-1 home defeat to a side like Cagliari is a punch in the face, there's no denying it. Some players react by getting fired up, others by feeling the tension and getting scared.

"I have to thank the curva, who on Thursday supported us from the first to the last minute, being our 13th man on the pitch. They were wonderful.

"After a year, I finally feel that I am in control of the situation and that is why I went to thank the curva at that moment, because they behaved in exemplary fashion and I'd always like to see that."

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