With the departure of Manuel Almunia looming, you can forgive Wojciech Szczesny’s for being confident in his own ability at present.
The Polish international made his mark in the first-team last season after injuries and poor form hit both Manuel Almunia and Lukasz Fabianski.
Earlier this week, Szczesny, who thanks to his performances last year has become a very popular figure amongst the Arsenal fans, claimed that he would like to be the clubs number one for the next 10-15 years.
In a recent interview with Arsenal Player, Szczesny had this to say:
‘I realise there is a big chance in front of me and I might not give this No.1 shirt away to anyone else for the next 10 to 15 years. I realise there is a big chance ahead of me and I want to grab it with both hands.’
I think Szczesny should be praised for what he has come out and said because he was absolutely superb coming in the way he did last season, and credit to him for hanging on to the spot and affectively rendering Almunia useless.
I am aware that Szczesny is only 21-years-old, and as such, will still be prone to mistakes. However, he is prepared to stick by the club he loves and give 100% – right now, that’s what we need.
Can the Pole be our number one keeper for the next 15 years? Damn right he can. His attitude is spot on in my opinion, and I feel a lot happier and secure with him between the sticks rather than Almunia or Fabianski.
Szczesny is aware that he is new to the first-team, and I think his passion for being the number one keeper will enable him to be focused on the job at hand – helping us win a couple of trophies.
The young shot-stopper added:
‘It is my first full season in the first team so I have never been as excited as this. This year will be something new for me if I am lucky enough to start the season as Arsenal’s No.1. I’m very excited and very determined as well. If last season helped me, it helped me because I want so much more. I don’t want to have the feeling I had at the end of last season. I am very excited.’
I am unaware of how long he has left on his current contract. However, Arsene Wenger needs to make sure that the youngster is tied down to a lengthy deal with the club as soon as possible.
Could Szczesny be our no.1 for the next 10-15 years?
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he is the current arsenal keeper and he can do more if given a chance.football is the spirit and since he is determined, he can be our best keeper for 15yrs. we only have to trust him and the club needs to give him the needed support such as strengthening defense and mid-field. i mean, wenger has to buy new playes so as to keep form the first team.”super-sub” is what is missing in arsenal club.HE CAN BE OUR NEXT SEAMAN!!!!
He is a talented young lad with great future. He has distinquish himself last season by proving to everyone that he has come of age n i think he can be for 10 or 15 years depending on the situation of his current contract.
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yes he can – and he can be 1 of the greatest keepers in the world
he needs to improve on his disribution and dealing with crosses
he is a big, confident, aggressive athlete – he has what it takes as long as he continues to work hard
Yes.Szczesny can make it bcos he had already done it before surely he will do it more better.
i already believe in him since 2 years ago. when he is the 4th GK
he is young wit good determination. I think he can be arsenal no 1 keeper for de next 15 yrs cos he has done it last season.
He is a gud GK,but we can still Gk like Given if he is around.
NO
No way
No CHANCE
waste of space…
Yes he can. He is gunner and we need players like him who loves the club he is very good keeper he can do it
Szczesny could be big time but needs an experienced goalie to share the burden with him for a couple more years. Wenger will of course back his youngsters instead – like last season.
He even refuses to buy (say) Enrique to replace Clichy. It would be terribly unfair on his youngsters (!) It’s a nonsense approach. They will all leave when they are ready to leave FFS. And in the meantime more and more fans will turn against him – while the Wenger all out attacking, youthful, intellectual policy messes up.
Remember .. ” I will not change my principles .. “