Marotta: Inter is learning from its mistakes in the Champions League

Inter president Beppe Marotta said the team is learning from its mistakes in Europe ahead of the Champions League match against Feyenoord. The game will be played at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam, with kick-off at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET).

Nerazzurri are going through a difficult period this season. After losing to Real Madrid and Club Brugge in the Champions League, Inter won 1-0 against Shakhtar Donetsk in a match where they were down to 10 men. In Serie A, they suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday evening, losing 3-1 to Milan, and fell three points behind leaders Lazio.

Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Marotta said winning the Champions League is everyone's goal, but that this squad has not been able to reach that target despite major successes such as the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. The president said they have learned from the mistakes made along the way and hope to reach this summit, which is full of obstacles. Marotta also reminded that they have lost only three times in their last 40 Serie A matches, and all three of those defeats came against Milan.

Turning to transfer news at the club, Marotta said Mauro Icardi is not in the team's plans and that they are not looking for a fifth striker. It was reported that the option to extend Federico Dimarco's contract has been exercised, but that it covers only one season. Talks with Hakan Çalhanoğlu are reported to be still pending. Marotta stressed that the club is not worried and emphasized that many clubs are in a similar situation.