Don't compare Icardi to Higuain - Mancini

John Bridgen 8 years ago 138 |

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The Napoli striker has netted double the number of goals his young compatriot has managed. AFP

The Napoli striker has netted double the number of goals his young compatriot has managed, yet the Inter boss says it is still too early to judge who is better at this point

Roberto Mancini says Mauro Icardi cannot yet be compared to Gonzalo Higuain ahead of Inter's trip to face Napoli on Monday.

Last season's joint-top Serie A goalscorer Icardi has been languishing behind his compatriot Higuain in their respective tallies this season, with the latter the league's current top scorer with 10 strikes.

Nerazzurri captain Icardi has been affected by his side's struggles in front of goal and has only registered four, yet Mancini says it is still impossible to judge who is better at this point in time.

"Gonzalo has international experience that Mauro doesn’t have yet," the Inter coach said of the Argentinian pair.

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