Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini on Saturday named former Barcelona defender Silvinho as his right-hand man as the Italian giants look to rescue their faltering season.

Silvinho, 40, has already worked as an assistant coach at Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte, Sport Recife and Corinthians in his native Brazil.

Mancini and Silvinho will work together for the first time on Monday when Inter, in 12th place in Serie A, tackle Chievo.