Inter’s Taider unhappy at lack of playing time

Inter midfielder Saphir Taider conceded that he is frustrated about his lack of first team opportunities, but inisited that he will fight to find a place in Walter Mazzarri’s side.

The Algerian is on international duty as his country face Slovenia in a midweek friendly game but found some time to speak about the lack of first team football.

“It’s a strange time,” he told the press. “This is the first time this season that I have remained on the sidelines for a few games without playing.

“It’s a situation that I have to accept, that is the price you pay when you play in a big European club.

“Yes, it bothers me, when you are ambitious you always want to play every game to the 90th minute.

“Having said that, I do not feel the pressure and I only have to work to regain my place in the team.

“If my place at the World Cup is at risk? I am here to work and to progress. I am immensely proud to be able to grow at a club like Inter and I am convinced that I am improving day by day.”

Taider has made 21 appearances for Inter in Serie A this season, though nine have come from the substitutes bench.