Among the most interesting Italian goalkeepers in Serie A is definitely Wladimiro Falcone, the last line of defense for Lecce who has been demonstrating great qualities for several seasons.
Falcone gave an interview to DAZN, on the occasion of the 'My Skills' format in which he talked about himself, both from a technical point of view and his sporting journey between the posts. The Lecce goalkeeper did not hide his love for Roma, being born and raised in the Capital.
Falcone's words on his love for Roma
The Italian goalkeeper, who made an appearance in a Verdone film when he was little ("Viaggi di Nozze" in 1995), talked about his support for the yellow and red club. «Since I was a child, I have been used to being in front of cameras. With Carlo Verdone, I share the support for Roma. I was born and raised in Rome by a Roma-supporting family, my support for the giallorossi was inevitable. My family is so much for Roma that when I play against Roma, they root against me, they always hope that Roma wins and not me. I understand it, for me it's always a special match because it's the team of my heart».
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Falcone also shared an anecdote about Mourinho: «Once he told me that every time I play against Roma, I deserve the Yashin award. Being a Roma fan, when I play against Roma, I feel more pressure and feel I have to demonstrate even more my value. Because if maybe I make a mistake, everyone is ready to point the finger insinuating that I did it on purpose. So against Roma, I always have to give more than 100%.».
From the National team to Italian goalkeepers: Falcone's words
«I watch a lot of other goalkeepers, the level in Serie A is very high. I don't see myself among the top of the championship, even if sometimes they put me there. The call-up to the National team was a dream, I hope it can come again but I know there are many goalkeepers in front of me who deserve it. After Buffon, a great heir was needed and with Donnarumma, the National team is in good hands. I had the fortune to train with him in the National team and he confirmed to be fantastic».
«Vicario is my idol, he is the prototype of goalkeeper I like. We often talk, I know I am in his fantasy football and it's a nice thing. Provedel is a very good goalkeeper, besides being a nice guy; he plays very well with his feet and it's an added value. Meret I met in the National team, last year he won the championship proving to be very strong. Carnesecchi is a friend, with him I shared the room so we talked a lot. In my opinion, he is already among the top of the championship. Di Gregorio in my opinion is the real surprise of this year, I like him a lot in how he interprets the role. Surely in two years, he will be in a big team definitely».
«The best in Serie A at saving penalties? Up to a few years ago definitely Handanovic. Now I would say Svilar because he has already proven to be able to do it».
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