STERCRONBOURG: He didn t come to visit me after being knocked into the hospital by Lucio, but Sneider is here

Not long ago, former Ajax and Rome goalkeeper Stecronburg was interviewed by the "Roman Sports" and talked about multiple topics.

Ajax vs Inter Milan, this game also has special significance for Stecklenburg. Because Ajax is his life (311 appearances), and Inter Milan is related to one of the toughest moments of his career.

That happened exactly 14 years ago, on September 17, 2011, when an unintentional impact from Lucio hit the middle face, causing him to be taken to the hospital. At that time, Stecklenburg (now almost 43 years old) had just become the main goalkeeper of Roma, coached by Louis Enrique. Enrique once wanted to sign him so much that he called him countless times in the summer.

Is things really the same as they were said?

"It can be said that Enrique often calls to convince me. I remember we had a lot of interesting conversations at that time."

There is a lot of controversy about the performance of Inter Milan goalkeeper Sommer. As a former goalkeeper and a player who retired two years ago, what do you think?

"I don't quite understand these controversies, because I don't watch games every weekend and haven't finished watching one of them this season. But judging from his performance since joining the franchise, I think he has done a very good job."

Do you still pay attention to A from the Netherlands?

"To be honest, I don't watch too many games. I will watch the Champions League. If Ajax plays at home, I will take the kids to the stadium, but I won't watch them all."

I heard that your kids play football too?

"Yes. The oldest and youngest kids are goalkeepers and are currently playing in Alkmaar. I'm basically with them in my spare time, and they keep me very busy. I also take time to play board tennis."

There is a little fun thing about you in Rome. After every training in 2011, Totti always likes to bombard you from a distance, which you haven't experienced before? Is this true, or is it just a rumor?

"Torti does like to shoot in every training, and often stay after training. We often practice for a while together."

Back to the topic of Inter Milan, do you remember the incident when you were hit by Lucio that night? Have you contacted me afterwards?

"To be honest, no. He didn't come to see me or call me, but I didn't think it was necessary because this kind of thing would happen in football. But I remember that when I was in the hospital, I was not alone. Sneider came to me and chatted with me to see how I was doing."