The Importance of Goalkeepers: Andre Onana’s Leadership Skills

Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana shouts at his teammates against Borussia Dortmund in the 2023/2024 pre-season trial match at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas (30/7/2023). Andre Onana was brought in by Manchester United from Inter Milan in the 2023/2024 summer transfer market with a transfer fee of 52.5 million euros to replace David De Gea who left Old Trafford. (AFP/Patrick T. Fallon)

According to Schmeichel, a goalkeeper must have the capacity to dare to give instructions to defenders. The reason is, it is the responsibility of the goalkeeper to prevent the occurrence of opportunities and goals during the course of the match.

“Of course yes (the goalkeeper must be able to give instructions to the defender). In today’s generation, most players are naturally not born leaders, they often grow up spoiled,” Schmeichel said while attending the session round table with media crew organized by Vidio at SCTV Tower, Jakarta, Saturday (5/8/2023).

“So in football, I think it’s important to have someone who has the courage to speak, to give direction from behind, because he sees the whole picture (of the situation).”

“Moreover, the role of the goalkeeper is indeed to prevent; prevent goals from occurring, prevent opportunities from being created,” continued the former goalkeeper who once led MU to win 5 Premier League titles.

2023-08-06 09:00:18
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