Seaman backing for Fabianski
Written by Mark Brus on Monday, May 17, 2010
Goalkeeping legend David Seaman has called for Arsenal fans to be patient with Lukasz Fabianski.
Arsenal's young Polish goalkeeper has made some high profile errors when appearing in the first-team this season, and Gunners boss Arsène Wenger is believed to be on the lookout for a new goalkeeper.
But former Arsenal and England goalkeeper Seaman believes the youngster should be given more time to prove himself, and that with a lot of strength in depth in that position - that a goalkeeper shouldn't necessarily be the manager's priority in the transfer market this summer.
He said: "They're still learning, especially Fabianski - people forget how young he is. He's a great talent but he still needs to develop his all round game. It will come with age, but he's certainly a talent.
"Then you look at Almunia who has all the experience...I think he's going to have a problem in keeping Fabianski out. It's great though to have competition for that one spot, Arsenal need it to be competitive as it will bring out the best in them.
"I think he'll stay with the first choice pair he has at the moment. If you include Vito [Mannone] he's got three with first team experience.
"Then you look at Wojciech Szczesny coming through and you have to say he's a fascinating prospect. I think he may be a little young to throw straight into the first team as being in goal for Arsenal is very different to being in goal at Brentford. He is a great, great talent though – so Arsène's got four top players at his disposal.
"I don't know for sure what he'll do but I accept it's a tough situation when the fans are calling for change."
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He's a great talent but he still needs to develop his all round game. It will come with age, but he's certainly a talent.
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