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Inter Milan captain Handanovic: Shakhtar will be our toughest test

Inter Milan captain Samir Handanovic expects a huge test tonight against Europa League semifinal opponents Shakhtar Donetsk.

The goalkeeper rates the Ukrainians the toughest team they've faced in Europe this season.

Handanovic said, “Shakhtar are a step above the other opponents and the strongest side we've faced so far in this competition. We have a quality team, but we also need courage and solidity to get the better of Shakhtar Donetsk.

Getafe were a very different type of team, Bayer Leverkusen have more similarities in their attacking approach, even if the tactical system is different."

He added: “The more we play together, the better we do. There are some mechanisms we rely on when playing, those are honed over time, just as confidence and enthusiasm also grow. I can't wait to play tomorrow."

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