Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini has said that he is confident that his side will qualify for next season's Champions League.

The Nerazzurri are currently 12th in the Serie A table and sit nine points below the final qualifying spot.

"I am convinced that we will fight for third place [in Serie A] and victory in the Europe League," Mancini told reporters.

"Monday's game is not a final, but we have to take points. Chievo are unbeaten and will be tough to play, but the outcome of the game depends on how we perform.

"I do not want to see us get caught on the counter like Udinese did to us."

Mancini returned to Inter, who are currently on a five-game winless run in Serie A, for a second spell in charge last month.