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Inter, host fourth-placed Lazio on Sunday, have won simply 2 out of six matches altogether competitions since Mancini came to San Siro last month and sit eleventh in Serie A.
However, the previous Manchester boss has not given up hope of achieving a lofty position.
"The lads are looking good, we just have to make sure we keep improving. It's always better after a win," explained the Italian, a former player and coach with Lazio
"We've lost two games so I can't be happy. I'm pleased with the atmosphere around the team. There's still a long way to go in the league. I think we'll be in the mix for third place.
"We mustn't look at the table for now, just keep on putting points on the board. All the sides above us are battling for third place. We need to put together a run of good results.
"A win [on Sunday] would be a lift for our self-esteem."
Midfielder Hernanes, another Lazio previous boy, could come this weekend once battling from a leg injury.
"Hernanes is better now and trained with the team all week. He'll start on the bench and could play," said Mancini.
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