The Switzerland international joined the Nerazzurri from Bayern Munich in January but has thus far struggled to make a big impact a San Siro, netting one goal in 10 Serie A outings.
Shaqiri, though, says that he cannot lift Roberto Mancini's struggling side all on his own, saying that he will need greater support from his team-mates.
"Italian football is different but I’ve had no real problems in settling in," he told reporters.
"Mancini expects me to make the difference and in that regard the help of my team-mates is vital.
"It’s not been a season to remember but Inter are a massive club and we want to get back to winning ways next season.
"We need to be in the Champions League, that’s our natural habitat.
"With the arrival of other important players [during the summer transfer window], we’ll be able to cut the gap with the other sides, but Mancini and his coaches know what to do to get us back to the top."
Indeed, Shaqiri says Inter are looking forward to Sunday's derby against AC Milan and desperately hoping to claim the win that would see them climb above their ninth-placed rivals in the Serie A standings.
"There’s a very positive, special vibe," the attacker added. "The tension is rising and you can feel that there’s a different atmosphere around the city.
"We know that it’s a vital match and have great desire to win it. The stadium will be packed and it’s my first derby, of course.
"I’m expecting a wonderful night and we want to make our fans happy by beating AC Milan."
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