Poland midfielder Adam Matuszczyk has empathised with Franciszek Smuda as his coach ponders whether to recall Wojciech Szczesny.
Przemyslaw Tyton became an instant hero when he came off the bench and saved the penalty that had been conceded by Szczesny in their opening Euro 2012 clash against Greece, which finished 1-1.
But the Arsenal goalkeeper, who started the tournament as first choice, is back from his ban for the game against Michal Bilek s Czech Republic, leaving Smuda with a difficult decision to make.
We have two very good goalkeepers, Wojciech and Przemyslaw, Matuszczyk told reporters.
I am happy that I do not have to make the decision (about) who must be the number one.
Midfielder Rafal Murawski echoed his countryman s sentiments.<…
Carlo Ancelotti brushed aside criticism of Real Madrid s unattractive style, saying winning was more important than playing well.
Madrid are unbeaten with five victories across seven games in all competitions this season (two draws), and they got off to a winning start in their Champions League defence on Tuesday, beating Stuttgart 3-1.
In LaLiga, they have won their last two games 2-0 against Real Betis and Real Sociedad, but have still come under fire for their performances.
Ancelotti, however, defended his team s style ahead of their clash at home to mid-table Espanyol.
Real Madrid fans prefer winning over playing well, he said.
Ideally you want both, winning while playing an attractive style of football, but our main objective is pleasing ou…
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23-year-old Mexico international Santiago Gimenez shone for Feyenoord in 2023/24 as he grabbed 23 goals and six assists in his 30 Eredivisie appearances.
Gimenez s form for Feyenoord has fuelled speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur mentioned as possible destinations.
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