Samir Handanovic

[Batman]

Remember in August when we all wanted to kill him?

Did that seriously happen? And why?

What I remember mid season I criticized him for conceding easy goals due to his lack of movement. I cant thank him enough, he singlehandedly awarded the CL. Sad to see the white hair growing more on his head, but we can still postpone our search for a new goalkeeper. Grazie Capitano!

 

[CoolMan44]

ADRossi may be referring to the Torino game where Handanovic made a huge blunder that Belotti scored off of.

I feel Handanovic has been really good since the armband - had he made a single mistake since then? Ha was great against Roma as well with that last-minute save on Kolarov. Some big-time performances from him.

Glad he gets to play another CL campaign with us.

 

[rfU]

That bonus money that was meant to go to the players for beating Napoli, all of it should go to Handa for last night.

 

[rockball]

He took at least two goals away from Empoli. Man of the match.

But I cannot understand how Inter defence was so crap when all needed to do was to defend the lead. It was like holiday in for Empoli strikers.

Have you not been watching Inter this season? Our defence just cannot take pressure. Our mentality is shit. Every time the opposition starts trying for a goal, especially towards the end of matches, we just crumble.

 

[YoramG]

Honestly, that performance last night was gargantuan. I can't get over it.

I've been wanting the armband to go to Skriniar ASAP but Handa can keep it until he leaves after that. I'm actually struck by his (and D'Ambrosio's) ability to stand up and be counted when it all went to shit. Goddamn.

 

[CafeCordoba]

Yeah, it was almost unexplainable when you think the yesterday's match.

Only goal he conceded was a horizontal pass in front of him for an empty netter, impossible to save. All the other chances he just saved. Just thinking about all those chances, multiple 1on1s inside the box like what the fuck how bad can you guys defend. Mindblowing game.

 

[MKSerbia]

What is wrong with this players? They should've change the places of Handanović and Icardi.

This pictures quite summ up idiotic system which is for many years in this club.

 

[nutsncider]

What is wrong with this players? They should've change the places of Handanović and Icardi.

This pictures quite summ up idiotic system which is for many years in this club.

Spalletti’s not in the picture? I guess that’s what Marotta’s left eye is looking for

 

[Michael]

443 games played, debut with Udinese on May 5, 2005
Contract with Inter until 2021: €3.2M
This season: 33 goals allowed, 98 saves, 74.81% save percentage

He was very decisive in the following matches:

Inter 2-1 Fiorentina - Simeone
SPAL 1-2 Inter - Petagna, Felipe and Valoti
Roma 2-2 Inter - Kolarov's freekick
Chievo 1-1 Inter - Pellissier
Inter 1-0 Napoli - Insigne
Inter 0-0 Sassuolo - Boateng, Boga
Inter 2-1 Samp - Defrel and Quagliarella
Inter 1-1 Roma - Kolarov
Inter 2-1 Empoli - Caputo, Farias, Ucan

 

[MKSerbia]

Previously in his career he was famous for saving penalties. I think he saved 20+ in Serie A!? Unfortunately in latest years he stopped with improving of this stat.

 

[Demokritos]

What is wrong with this players? They should've change the places of Handanović and Icardi.

This pictures quite summ up idiotic system which is for many years in this club.

it just showed the opposite characristic of an Unsung hero and a drama queen

 

[DARi0]

Samir Handanovic in numbers: 17 clean-sheets last season, 106 total in Inter shirt and now has the most appearances (active players) in Serie A at 443.

The 2018-2019 campaign was a great one for Samir Handanovic. As the Gazzetta dello Sport points out,

“In Serie A, Handanovic had 17 cleansheets, reaching 106 in total in 7 seasons in black and blue colors of Inter: impressive numbers for the most senior player in the squad of Spalletti. In the middle of the season, specifically on February 13th, Handanovic found extra weight on his shoulders after being chosen by the club as new captain in place of Icardi.”

The Slovenian goalkeeper became league’s best goalkeeper at the age of 35 (almost, will turn on July 14th) but he is not stopping here. Handa has a contract until 2021 and on the horizon, there is no one that can take his throne in front of goal. And thanks to Pellissier’s retirement and De Rossi’s farewell to the Italian league, Samir now has the most appearances in Serie A for all active players at 443.”

TMW: Samir Handanovic will renew his Inter contract for another season until 2022.

 

[Max]

I am glad he will renew his contract and stay couple of years more. He is rock solid gk, quality person and true captain.

I have never doubted him!

 

[brehme1989]

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[Wobblz]

Quite literally "Top 5". I'd quite easily disregard Alisson and Ederson's seasons due to their team's performance.

Also Casillas plays in a weaker league, so Handa and Oblak are the real deal. Slovenian power I guess.

 

[Black Knight]

Don't get me wrong, Handa is one of my favourite current Inter players, and has been since he joined, but we should give some of the credit for those clean sheets to the defence, especially the CBs.

 

[Devious]

I'm getting you wrong, cause the defense hasn't been particularly that strong specially in the second part of the season, and I'm not talking about the CBs, I'm referring to the whole defensive organization starting from the midfielders, fullbacks and then the last line of defense CBs and GK. Comparing to the teams above that other GKs play for, our defensive unit is fairly comical, if it wasn't for Handa's consistent heroics I could easily see us in the middle of the table between Torino and Bologna.

 

[dax21]

Inter captain Samir Handanovic admires Antonio Conte’s tough work ethic and warns “players can’t just think they are allowed to do anything. They have duties towards the club.”

The Nerazzurri have clamped down on discipline and hard training sessions under new Coach Conte, with Mauro Icardi and Radja Nainggolan told they are not part of his plans.

“We are happy that Lele Oriali has returned as team manager, because he is the link between the club and squad, he sees everything,” said Handanovic in a Press conference.

“He is here because we want to get back to having the values that were lost over the years. Players have duties towards the club too, they can’t just think they are allowed to do anything because they are talented. With Oriali’s return and Conte in charge, we can improve a great deal.”

The goalkeeper was asked how he hopes the Icardi and Nainggolan situation will resolve itself, but his response left no room for interpretation.

“The club has been clear in its position, I do not need to add anything more.”

Conte has largely kept his training sessions behind closed doors in Lugano, but Handanovic confirms the Coach does not go easy on his men.

“We work extremely hard, but then we knew what to expect from Conte. I see my teammates all highly-motivated and ready for the challenge. I think our journey started two years ago with Luciano Spalletti and now we have strong foundations to build on.

“As the Coach said, we mustn’t set limits for ourselves and it’s important to dream big. We require the spirit of sacrifice first and foremost to become a team.

“I feel great pride in wearing the captain’s armband. My attitude has not changed, though. A captain is someone who takes responsibility and speaks when he has to, trying always to be fair. It takes many captains in a team, as one is not enough.

“On paper, this is a very strong side, but then you start playing. We must make the defence our greatest strength. We’re training for three at the back, even if Diego Godin hasn’t started work with us yet.”

 

[Wobblz]

“He is here because we want to get back to having the values that were lost over the years. Players have duties towards the club too, they can’t just think they are allowed to do anything because they are talented. With Oriali’s return and Conte in charge, we can improve a great deal.”

Aaahem... Wonder who might that be.

 

[JJM]