Inter director Piero Ausilio said the Mauro Icardi case “is closed,” but was less reassuring on Coach Frank de Boer.

The Nerazzurri host Southampton in the Europa League this evening, follow the Liveblog HERE.

This match has already been overshadowed by the Icardi controversy over his autobiography, which prompted the Curva Nord ultras to disown him.

Inter director Piero Ausilio said the Mauro Icardi case “is closed,” but was less reassuring on Coach Frank de Boer.

The Nerazzurri host Southampton in the Europa League this evening, follow the Liveblog HERE.

This match has already been overshadowed by the Icardi controversy over his autobiography, which prompted the Curva Nord ultras to disown him.

“The Icardi case is closed. He has five years on his contract and there’s nothing more to add. We just have to focus on the game and that goes for Icardi too,” Ausilio told Sky Sport Italia.

“How much was the fine? I’ll never tell, it’s a serious matter. There are many other things along with the fine.

“The only thing I will say is that Icardi has understood what he should’ve done. Now we are focused on the pitch.”

However, when asked about the future of Coach De Boer, Ausilio was much less reassuring.

“Inter have to take it one game at a time, so there’s no point making long-term plans. We are fortunate enough to be playing again straight away and that’s important when coming off negative results.

“Today it’s almost a knockout match. We have to win and by doing so we’ll then be able to have our say in the Europa League too.

“De Boer’s difficulties were understandable considering he arrived at the last minute in a whole new environment.

“The Chinese owners just took over as well, so we cannot expect too much intervention from them. Over the last few days we let people talk, but on Monday we met Icardi and we made the decision.

“The club is present. Obviously it can’t be the same as it was with Massimo Moratti, who is the history of the club, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good club.”

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