Kepa Arrizabalaga became corrected in Luis de la Fuente’s calls since he took over as coach. Real Real Madrid goalkeeper He analyzes what he has experienced in recent weeks.
The sporting situation of the Basque goalkeeper has changed a lot since the end of last season. Becoming the most expensive goalkeeper in history with his transfer of 80 million euros who brought him from Athletic to Chelsea, did not have the succession he would have liked. The loss of ownership to Mendy eventually affected his calls to the Spanish team. Luis Enrique ended up not calling himbetting on goalkeepers who played for their clubs such as David Raya and Robert Sanchez.
His great moment in Spain came when Robert Moreno was coach.. In Euro 2021 qualifying, Kepa started in six games and spent several minutes in one more, establishing himself undeniably as a starting goalkeeper and leaving behind the doubts generated by David De Gea, who could not perform as well in the national team as he did at Manchester United. The pressure of his initial setbacks seemed to take a toll on Atlético Madrid’s youth team. Although Luis Enrique bet on him again before giving Unai Simon full confidence to be his goalkeeper for Euro 2021 and the 2023 World Cup. The Athletic player also played as a starter alongside Luis de la Fuente.but the minutes kept by his former partner suggest that his opponents on the lists will be regular, despite the fact that Unai took advantage in the Nations League with his great performance.
The current Real Madrid goalkeeper gave an interview to Marca, in which he spoke about how he had to go through the last few weeks of many decisions and changes: “It’s true that at Chelsea Pochettino wanted me to stay and said that he was going to play, that he trusted me, but I thought that the change would be good for me.. I wanted change. Thomas Tuchel called me. We were close to going to Munich. Due to circumstances such as injury, unfortunately, colleagues, this opportunity has arisen.”
Real Madrid challenge
The Basque goalkeeper emphasized that He did not have to think about it when Carlo Ancelotti’s team became interested in him.. During his time at Chelsea, he had already praised the greatness of the white team and their special relationship with the Champions Leaguefrom which he suffered in the qualifying rounds played at the Santiago Bernabéu.