Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia says he wants to follow in the footsteps of skipper Javier Zanetti.
The 39-year-old has been at the club for 17 years, and the Italy defender has been impressed by his team-mate s attitude and leadership.
Apart from the physical and athletic side, which is impressive, the fact is that I ve never seen a day, I say a day, in which he is not cheerful, captivating and serene, he told Repubblica.
He is always positive, has a word for everybody and is an example.
I remember in 2011 when in four days, with Leonardo, we lost the derby 3-0 and then 5-2 at home against Schalke in the Champions League.
The next day Zanetti arrived at Pinetina with a serene look, and spoke to us in the way a captain must do.
Inter currently lie fourth on the Serie A table, nine points adrift of league leaders Juventus.
But the Italy defender remains convinced his team can still trouble the Bianconeri.
I am convinced that Inter can still fight for the title, and that Juve is not necessarily the best. We truly believe in the comeback, he said.
