Inter Milan loan signing Lukas Podolski has revealed that he does n't care about the criticism that has been directed at him regarding his recent performances , insisting it is part and parcel of the game . The 29-year-old has flattered to deceive since joining the Italian giants from Arsenal , most recently being named the second-worst Serie A capture of January in a poll conducted by Gazzetta dello Sport . The Germany international is yet to open his account for Roberto Mancini 's side either - despite making nine appearances in all - although he is not phased about the criticism he has been receiving as a result of that . Lukas Podolski ( right ) in action for Inter in a training session on Wednesday afternoon . Inter boss Roberto Mancini has been unimpressed with Podolski 's performances since joining the club . Click here to see who have been voted as the best and worst signings in the January transfer window in Serie A . He told Sport1 : You need to swallow [ criticism ] in professional football . There is always another direction , meaning a positive one . ' I do n't care for media or people being critical of me . I know that this is part of the business . It 's important to know what you have to do to be better . Fredy Guarin participates in keepy uppies with his head during the session . Podolski was substituted in the 66th minute against Fiorentina after a disappointing display . 'The folks always want to see you hit rock bottom though . ' The former Bayern Munich forward has also come under pressure from the Inter fans , who booed him after he was substituted in the 1-0 defeat against Fiorentina on Sunday . Inter boss Mancini has also had his say recently commenting on the German : 'Podolski must do more . What he 's doing is not enough and he 's the first to recognise that . '
Lukas Podolski has struggled to impress since joining Arsenal . The 29-year-old has failed to score since signing on loan from Inter Milan . The Germany international was booed by supporters after being substituted in Sunday 's defeat against Fiorentina . Inter boss Roberto Mancini says Podolski needs to raise his game .