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Icardi looking like a 'new player' but Inter still unable to call on Real Madrid target

Mauro Icardi is like "a new player" but will not be in the Inter squad to face Lazio in Serie A, says Luciano Spalletti.

Icardi, who has not played since being replaced as club captain by Samir Handanovic and been heavily linked with Real Madrid as a result, is back in training.

There was speculation in the Italian media that Sunday's game at San Siro, which could be key for both sides' Champions League qualification hopes, would see Icardi return.

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But while Spalletti hailed the Argentina attacker's improved mentality, the Inter head coach will not be picking Icardi for the match.