Zlatan ibrahimović

Udinese goalkeeper Marco Silvestri recalls his mind games with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and offers his view on Serie A's 'biggest problem' in an exclusive ...

I like the fact that games are played at an incredible pace and that the goalkeeper is a sacred figure. “Us Italians struggle more and it’s no coincidence there are fewer Italians on the pitch,” Silvestri goes on. The first time I watched hockey live was here in Udine a month and a half ago. “Problems came in the last few years. They are now in the race for a European spot. Serie A is a very challenging league and when opponents get to know you, it becomes more difficult. I still haven’t learned how to do a ponytail, and it drives me mad to always have hair in my face, so the most comfortable solution is to have cornrows.” The club think about the rest.” What does it take to remain at a high level in the long run? “We have two nutritionists at the club who follow us. It’s in our interest to play for as long as we can,” he explains. “However, even at that age, I played a little as a goalkeeper.