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Wojciech Szczesny was undisputedly considered one of Barcelona’s high performers because the Catalans secured a slim 1-0 win over SL Benfica final night time.
It was a huge effort from the Polish goalkeeper, who turned the primary Barcelona goalkeeper since 2004 to make eight saves with out conceding a purpose within the Champions League.
Chatting with the media after the sport, Szczesny provided his ideas on his efficiency, in addition to the truth that he wasn’t awarded the Man of the Match trophy.
What Szczesny stated after the sport
“We’re very blissful. The work isn’t over but, we nonetheless have a sport subsequent week, and we’ve to complete the job in an expert method, like we did in the present day,” Szczesny stated (h/t Diario SPORT) after the ultimate whistle.
“I like these kind of video games, I’ve expertise of enjoying behind a deep defence ready for counter-attacks. So it wasn’t troublesome for me in the present day,” he added.
When requested whether or not or not this was his finest ever efficiency, Szczesny responded, “Effectively, the most effective is but to come back, don’t fear.“
After the ultimate whistle, Barcelona followers have been left shocked when Pedri was chosen because the Man of the Match.
When requested who was the higher performer on the night time, Szczesny stated, “Effectively, he obtained the award, however I assume I can take half of it dwelling.”
It was an incredible efficiency from Szczesny (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
The Pole even revealed his dialog with Pedri after the sport, surrounding the MOTM trophy.
“I requested Pedri, ‘What sport do I play that I didn’t get the Man of the Match award?‘ he revealed.
“Possibly for the nice of soccer, goalkeepers shouldn’t get the person of the match award. However for me, the clear sheet is sufficient,” he added.
The Barcelona goalkeeper went on to speak about Pau Cubarsi’s early purple card and the way that impacted his mindset.
“We understood what we needed to do. We couldn’t play open, we wanted to play with extra defensive organisation. We performed with self-discipline, we diminished the counter-attacks.
“It was an excellent sport from the crew, we performed with character. We confirmed that we are able to win video games by combating and exhibiting the opposite aspect of this crew,” he stated.
Szczesny even stated that the early purple card helped Barcelona grow to be clearer about their defensive targets.
“I feel the expulsion was an excellent alternative to check our maturity and character. Everybody instantly realised after Pau’s sending off that we wanted to point out these qualities on the pitch,” he stated.
“I wouldn’t say I used to be proud of the sending off, nevertheless it made the sport go the best way I wish to play it. My function was clear: block pictures, clear the ball away, and cope with excessive balls. I had no downside with that,” he added.
Flick can be proud of Szczesny’s efficiency (Picture by Gualter Fatia/Getty Photographs)
Amongst all of the saves that Szczesny made on the night time, his first one was maybe probably the most consequential.
Speaking concerning the save, Szczesny stated, “I appreciated that save lots. We performed right here a month in the past and conceded a variety of targets. It was necessary to start out this sport with out conceding too many targets. Sure, sure, it was a really good second.”
Lastly, Szczesny was requested about whether or not or not he’ll renew his contract at Barcelona this season and proceed in Catalonia for an additional 12 months.
“This isn’t the time to speak about contract extensions. We play a sport each three days, we’ve necessary video games within the Champions League, the Cup, the League, and we’re combating on all fronts to win titles.
“So this isn’t the time for these discussions, however the time will come later,” he responded.
Szczesny’s contract at Camp Nou expires on the finish of the season. As we method the ultimate section of the marketing campaign, it will likely be fascinating to see whether or not or not the Pole will proceed in Catalonia.
