Rome: Inter Milan showed signs of improvement in a 1-1 draw with Palermo on Sunday in its home opener at San Siro.
The Nerazzurri's preparations for Serie A were slowed by the departure of Roberto Mancini less than two weeks before the season started and new manager Frank de Boer had a rough start with a 2-0 loss at Chievo Verona last weekend.
While Inter dominated the first half, it was another difficult game as Andrea Rispoli put Palermo ahead three minutes after the break with the visitors' first shot on goal.
However, Inter's prized striker Mauro Icardi equalised in the 72nd after being left alone inside the box to head home a cross from newly-signed Antonio Candreva.