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Vidic still adapting to life at Inter Milan

Former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic admits he's still adapting to life at Inter Milan.

Vidic arrived in the summer from United.

"Obviously I have to adapt. I am still learning the way I have to play in Italian football and that includes the referees, the way they manage the games and hopefully I'll do that as soon as possible.

"To be fair, I believe the referees have a hard job because the players sometimes try to make situations happen, asking for penalties or fouls. I have to say in England they didn't do that as much as here, so it's difficult for referees.

"I have to adapt to not just the referees, but also the way they play here. I spoke to the club and they explained the things I shouldn't do here and what will get me punished. I don't want the team to risk bad situations here.

"If you ask me what I prefer, then that's to play the way I play in England, as I believe it's more honest and respectful. Sometimes these situations can happen to you and sometimes to your opponents, but neither way is good. I am here to adapt, not to change the mentality."

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