Wojciech Szczesny, Barcelona’s goalkeeper, has proven to be an excellent addition to the team.
Despite facing formidable opponents such as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid this season, Szczesny remained unblemished, proving his worth in critical games.
His recent effort against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey demonstrated his dependability. Barcelona secured a well-deserved victory, with Szczesny playing a key role.
Though Atletico Madrid attempted a late comeback, Barcelona’s defence held firm, owing in large part to Szczesny’s presence between the sticks. According To Mundo Deportivo
“I didn’t make any crucial saves today. I had to pretend I was doing something,” he said.
“Having fun?” the reporter asked, to which he added, “Yeah, I was just there, in a semifinal.”
The goalkeeper, who returned from retirement to play for Barcelona, noted that it is sometimes acceptable to stay back and defend a lead.
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“We played a good game. Of course, Atlético pushed hard in the end because they needed to score. They launched their players into an attack, but we were confident.”
He stated that despite the Catalan team wanted to score another goal, Atletico’s hunger was stronger.
“It was a semifinal, and they needed a goal to go to extra time and win the tie, so it’s understandable that we sat back a little.
“That’s not to say we didn’t want a second and third goal; you have to be patient, but they didn’t have a single shot on goal.
Looking forward to a promising season
The Polish goalkeeper has voiced his excitement over Barcelona’s current campaign. With each game having a huge impact, Szczesny understands the need of being focused and delivering excellent performances.
“We’re at the point in the season where every game is crucial, a final. We want to do something great this season, and we have the potential, so we’ll give it our best,” he stated.
The former Juventus and Arsenal star is definitely enjoying his time at Barcelona.
He has remarked that playing for the club is different from his prior experiences, emphasizing both the efficacy and beauty of Barcelona’s gameplay.
“Without a doubt. I cannot deny that they are the most effective team. He continued, “This was my 19th game without a loss.”
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