Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Wojciech Szczęsny: The next Casillas






Wojciech Szczęsny. Dont let that name throw you off even for  a few seconds, as behind a difficult to pronounce name, there is a world class keeper in the making. I know its a little too early in Szczesny's career to be making such a claim but I feel after watching him grow in the past season that he definitely has what it takes to be the best. Anyone who watched the match between Arsenal and Manchester City on the weekend would agree that some of the saves that Wojciech pulled off were simply stunning. He kept out Aguero's powerful shots not once or twice or thrice but at least 6 times(all of which looked to be heading in).His frame also seems to be helping him in the Premier League where most strikers tower beyond 6' 4".
But there is one thing which distinguishes Wojciech from the rest and that is complete control over the ball and a thorough understanding of the game. He is never shy to take a striker on with the ball at his feet and most of the time manages to leave the striker behind in a twisted heap. He is a good reader of movements and understands and forsees developements in a move. He is also very optimistic and has a good approach to games. It looks like Arsenal have finally landed their hands on a world class keeper, produced in their own academy and surely in the years to come, Sczczesny's heroics will win the Gunners some silverware.