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Inter's Icardi 'impossible to stop' but can still improve - Spalletti

Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti has called star striker Mauro Icardi "impossible to stop," but has cautioned that the Argentine can still improve.

The Inter captain is off to a hot start under the former Roma boss, scoring five goals in his first four games on the young season after netting 24 times last campaign.

And Spalletti urged the 24-year-old to keep pushing on.

"I've praised him for his displays, but he can get even better," Spalletti said on Monday.

"Icardi inside the penalty area is impossible to stop, he is lethal. I would like him to join in more with the team play, but that takes nothing away from his finishing.

"There is room for improvement. He has received a lot of praise but the team have also played their part too.

"Icardi and Perisic can do a lot for the team and they are doing well but like we need them, they need the team, so together we all need to work hard so we can unleash our full potential. We need to work as a group.

"Individuals are important. All of the great teams know how valuable individual players are but if they can't make the difference, only collective play allows you to win matches."

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