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'He's a shy lad settling into a new reality' - Inter boss Conte expecting more from Eriksen

Antonio Conte is "pleased" for Christian Eriksen but admits he wants to see more from the playmaker once he fully settles into life at Inter.

The Denmark international returned to Inter's starting line-up for Thursday's 4-0 win over bottom side SPAL after being brought on as a late substitute in their last two matches.

Eriksen has struggled for form since the three-month hiatus and there have been suggestions he could be sold at the end of the season, six months after joining from Tottenham.

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But while Conte believes the 28-year-old can still develop his game in some areas, he is happy with the improvements already made since arriving in January.