Julen Agirrezabala responds with a note in Athletic

Julen Agirrezabala he is confirming all the expectations that are placed on him. The San Sebastian has made a note of the absence of Unai Simón by Covid against Betis and Real Madrid, as he did in the first two days of the League against Elche and Barça in the absence of the Murgia goal, in that case for holidays.

The Gipuzkoan performed at a good level in the competitive debut. He was calm and confident on the day of his debut, with the poise that characterizes him, and against the Catalans, already in San Mamés, he was calm and determined. The red-and-white stands examine their goalkeepers in a special way, accustomed to their goal being defended by authentic legends such as Lezama, Carmelo, Iribar The Zubizarreta. Last Sunday against Betis he conceded two goals, but avoided as many and on Wednesday, in the classic against Real Madrid, he saved the team from conceding more targets in the second half with two great interventions against Hazard Y Kroos. Today it turns 21 years old, already a reality. The fan has the certainty that the goal of San Mamés has the relief assured.

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Mundo Deportivo has pressed the opinion of a former goalkeeper, Andoni Cedrún, son of the mythical Carmelo, who defended the San Mamés lair for 30 games. “He has already shown it since the famous friendly match against Liverpool and then in the first two league games. Under sticks it is very fast and later it has a great wingspan. I would like as many forwards as goalkeepers to leave Lezama. Kepa, Unai Simon, Remiro, now Agirrezabala… Let’s see if a little lion appears in front, ”says the Durangarra with a laugh.

“I would like for as many forwards as goalkeepers to leave Lezama”

Andoni CedrúnAthletic exporter

Great qualities

“He has tremendous qualities, he is a goalkeeper who under the sticks looks great, he covers the goal very well and in the air he is very good. Maybe he lacks a bit more precision in his footwork, but I always say that the most important thing in a goalkeeper is to stop and dominate the passing game. Now, with the new regulations, the goalkeeper has to play with his feet, but the references that I like, cloud Y CourteousThey have easy footwork when necessary. Unai Simon he does have that quality, that’s why he’s playing with the senior team, where Luis Enrique that kind of football demands of him, “he adds.

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Andoni Cedrún consider that Agirrezabala He will improve in this facet and is in favor of making it simple, without frills, like his two favorites, Atlético and Madrid. “The kid is a diamond. On Wednesday he started against Real Madrid and he was very good. I see him very calm, he is not nervous. Play calmly, as you do at Bilbao Athletic ”, he confirms. “He’s got reflexes and he’s fast. He will have to improve his footwork, which I do not see as important because Athletic does not play much from behind either. The first responsibility of a goalkeeper is to stop, know how to play outside the area, have personality, be quick in the exits… ”, he reiterates.

Bearer check

The Ibaigane club entered 80 million euros for Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea paid their release clause. “I would go further, Julen is a check to the bearer for any transfer. TO Kepa It sold very well to him and it was wonderful for Athletic’s economy. At any moment the opportunity may arise. In back of Unai there are several goalkeepers, led by this kid. Remiro went to Real Sociedad because he saw the panorama that was in Athletic and wanted to play and succeed. We must be happy that the goal is very well covered. There is a very high level, “he says. Cedrun.

“It is a triumph for the people of Lezama, for the goalkeeping coaches”

The credit goes to the quarry technicians who work every day from the lower categories. “It is a triumph for the people of Lezama, for me it is very important, a stereotype of a goalkeeper with wingspan, tall and good ball handling has been found. For me, the work of goalkeeping coaches has been fundamental. The Athletic goal is tremendous in the last decade. Kepa left and appears Unai. If it goes Unai, this Christmas. There are some tremendous spare parts “, concludes the exrojiblanco