Mkhitaryan emphasizes leadership role as Inter prepares for friendlies in Australia

Henrikh Mkhitaryan spoke to media as Inter Milan arrived in Perth for pre-season matches against AC Milan and Juventus. The team recently defeated Manchester City and aims to improve during these friendlies. Mkhitaryan, in his 20th professional season, expressed his commitment to mentoring younger players. He noted the competitive nature of these early matches in preparation for the upcoming Serie A and Champions League campaigns, acknowledging the difficulties of defending their title. Inter is focusing on their performance rather than the outcomes of these games, emphasizing teamwork and preparation for the season ahead.

• 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mkhitaryan: "Happy to get going again, I try to act as an example for the young players."