Pantani 's trainer Beppe Martinelli said the 27 - year - old Italian 's recovery from serious injury had been like starting again from zero .
Pantani 's trainer Beppe Martinelli added Pantani is physically better than before .
Pantani 's trainer Beppe Martinelli said the 27 - year - old Italian 's recovery from serious injury had been like starting again from zero but added Pantani is physically better than before .