Handanovic on the derby: “Martinez has everything to prove, Maignan is a certainty”

Samir Handanovic has spoken about Inter on the eve of the derby against Milan, scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 20:45. The former Nerazzurri captain looked back on several episodes from the city rivalry and focused on the comparison between the goalkeepers, also a key issue for Chivu’s decisions.

His most painful memory is the comeback completed by Olivier Giroud: Handanovic admits he would gladly replay that match. On the Rossoneri side, he considers Mike Maignan a guarantee. His assessment of Josep Martinez is more cautious, describing the goalkeeper as someone who “has everything to prove”. Speaking about competition for places, the former number one adds that he would have liked to experience it himself during his career, without avoiding internal competition.

Inter enter the derby after three consecutive wins: 1-0 against Shakhtar in the Champions League, followed by a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina and a 2-0 win at Venezia in Serie A. The Meazza clash comes before the Champions League trip to Feyenoord, scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, at 21:00.