International boss is friendly decision shocker.
Which is not necessarily bad considering it’s just money grabbing friendlies coming all the way to Singapore. I would love to watch him but he can get the rest rather than all these travelling.
1 Like
Ah sorry to hear you are missing out. Generally need him to be honest mind. He’s still twice as good as our alternative.
Imperious yesterday.
The Athletic are reporting this morning that there are talks due for an extension.
3 Likes
I read the article you posted and i am not 100% sure but think the quotes are slightly extended in this one. Thought i’d post it in case.
I would give him another two years in a heartbeat. It’s right to say he’s dropped off a bit, but that ignores how good he was before. If we go for another keeper in the summer, the chances are it’s a downgrade.
Hopefully in a couple of years that Belgian lad with the massive hands is ready.
2 Likes
With the purchases of Mamardashvili and Brughmans in successive summers, I find it really hard to see us going big or serious for yet another new goalkeeper. All these moves were to slowly start preparing our future, but like I always said, absolutely no need to rush with the opinion or decision that Ali is “finished” in 2027. Both parties could still decide that it’s worth continuing a bit longer.
3 Likes
yeah i am with you 100%. New contract and i’d actually be looking at him as a mentor for the younger keepers The young belgian could learn a lot from him.
Maybe there is a consideration on Brughmans here, not sure Mama will stay mind.
1 Like
I wonder if the issues with the ball at his feet that have crept into his game are due to the succession of muscle injuries he’s had. Is he trying to kick the ball differently now because of concerns about something going if he puts his laces through it and fully extends?
He’s changed his kicking style over the years to compensate those injuries. We saw a lot of outside of the boot stuff in the last 2 years as a result.
Seems hes adapted and overcome the injuries of late though. Still the best 1 v 1 keeper imo.
The only part of Alis keeping ive never been a fan of is him up against penalties.
1 Like