Inter, Marotta: 'There is great optimism for Icardi's return'
"The Icardi case? There is great optimism. What has happened is extraordinary but I must say, that the daily life of Inter goes ahead, there are other commitments, other objectives and other motivations," he said.
"I am now a veteran of this work, I have seen all the colours. We must handle the situation with intelligence and common sense. We are a family and there is also common sense by all components.
"We are always close to Spalletti, not because he needs affection. He is a mature and serious person, we are close because it is right to be close to the coach. We all have the same goal, we all have a great desire to win.
"Icardi in the derby? I do not know. This forced absence did not put him in a position to provide the right performances, should he return to the group. This is the hands of the coach," Marotta concluded.