APPIANO GENTILE – The discussion turned to the atmosphere at Inter as Samir
Handanovic continued on "Prima Serata", which will air later on Inter
Channel (channel 232 on Sky Sport Italia).
The Nerazzurri goalkeeper explained: "Everything’s relaxed. I didn’t have
any particular difficulties fitting in here. My team-mates are very helpful, so
getting adjusted went very smoothly. I'm getting to know the group. A
goalkeeper has to understand the characteristics of his team-mates, to get on
well with them and know what to expect during a game."
Handanovic’s emotions are not outwardly seen on his face, however: "It’s true, I don’t show much emotion. But I can say that 7 or 8 years ago I felt quite moved when I arrived in Italy and played against Inter at the Meazza."
"Batman" is the nickname given by Roberto Scarpini to Samir
Handanovic, who smiled and stated: "You can call me whatever you want. I
like it, but I still need to do more in order to become like him."
A phone call with Lello Senatore, Handanovic’s goalkeeping coach from his days
at Udinese, sends Inter’s number one on a trip back in time: "We arrived
together in Udine and we came up there together, me as a keeper and him as a
coach. It’s particularly satisfying when you see the improvements. It’s true
that you always have to keep working, but with experience you start to
understand what’s needed to stay in form and this is what you talk about with
your coach. To tell you the truth, there are two people I learned this
philosophy from: Senatore and Bonaiuti. It’s important to take something from
each coach because people who have been around longer than you have seen a lot
and know more. At the same time it’s true that we also give something to them,
we have different characteristics because we’re different people."
Don’t miss the next appointment of "Prima Serata" on Inter Channel; catch other previews here, and only here, at inter.it.
