The new Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Runarsson offers that he not only plays as a goalkeeper, but also acts as a sweeper.
New goalkeeper Arsenal Alex Runarsson stated that he would fit into Mikel Arteta’s playing system at the Emirates Stadium. He explained that he was able to play as sweeper.
The Icelandic goalkeeper joined North London on Monday from the club League 1 French, Dijon.
In addition to being the successor of Emi Martinez, Runarsson was deliberately brought in to present a scent of competition for Bernd Leno as the number one goalkeeper. The Gunners.
“I would say, I am a modern goalkeeper,” Runarsson said on Arsenal’s official website.
“One of my best attributes is that I am comfortable playing with my feet, I can play with my right foot and left foot. I am not afraid to play with my feet. sweeper and I’m pretty good at one-on-one, “explained Runarsson.
“For the goalkeepers, because we play in a position where if we make mistakes, often it will lead to [terjadinya gol]. Therefore, you must have a strong mindset, “continued Runarsson.
Runarsson emphasized that a goalkeeper must have a strong mentality, because once he makes a mistake there is the risk that the team will lose. He said he was ready to always work hard at the Emirates.
“You need to have a way of thinking in which you demand the best, so you shouldn’t make mistakes too often,” continued Runarsson.
“That’s why you have to work hard, you have to train to be able to perform well in a number of matches,” he said.
On another occasion, manager Mikel Arteta explained the reason he brought Runarsson in the transfer market this summer.
“We want to create healthy competition for a number of positions and we can’t wait to see Alex bring more depth to the goalkeeping position,” said the former captain. The Gunners the.
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