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Mancini feels that, while Juventus will be crowned champions this season, his former club can challenge for the title next year.

“Inter is a team that is still improving but this is well-known,” he added. “This does not detract in any way from [Roberto] Gagliardini, who is a great player. He’s young and has quality.

“Juventus will win the league again this year but next year – thanks to the strength of Suning – Inter can really compete on par with them.”

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Mancini has also been linked with replacing Slaven Bilic at West Ham and he was asked why the club are struggling at home after moving into a new stadium over the summer.

“The new Olympic Stadium does not have the same atmosphere of Upton Park; there was a different atmosphere, more noise,” he observed.

“I noticed it myself a few days ago going to see the best site for fake football kits game against Manchester City. After three losses it had already been pointed out.”