"?Frank de Boer has been handed the dreaded vote of confidence by Inter Milan's board after coming under increasing pressure to be sacked.
The Dutchman has faced calls to be relieved of his position as head coach of the Serie A club after just four league wins in 10 matches this term, as well as losing two of their three Europa League group games.
Wednesday's narrow 2-1 victory over Torino helped to stave off some of the criticism for De Boer and, speaking to "?Inter's official site before the clash, club president Erick Thorir stated that both he and fellow board members were backing De Boer to turn the club's fortunes around.
He said: "I've spoken with De Boer and the team. We have to climb back up the table; the season has only just started and we have many matches in front of us. [Club owners] Suning and I are here to support the team and the coach. We want to focus on our sporting objectives.
"Our aim is to get back into the Champions League and we all have to concentrate on that. Our preseason and the first few games haven't been easy, but we've played a few great games.
"Now we need consistency to return to the top. I'd like to thank the fans for their great support in the last few matches."
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However, Thorir added that, in the event that De Boer could not lead I Nerazzurri back into the upper echelons of the league standings, he would have no hesitation in sacking the ex-Ajax manager.
He added: "There are obviously obligations in my position. As president, I carry responsibilities for my decisions, be they good or bad.
''Every year people expect new players during the transfer window and also a new coach, if things aren't going well. However, our task is to stick by who is in the role now and work for the good of Inter."
Inter Milan face trips to Sampdoria and Southampton in Serie A and the Europa League respectively in the next seven days.
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