Alphonse Areola (30) is living the best moment of his sports career. Within West Ham He found the stability, confidence and continuity he needed. The skills are always there. He had shone in his day when he was in debt PSG within Villarreal in the 15-16 season, where he had great performances. His level was so high that in the following season he became part of the first team of the Paris team, where he combined the starting positions with the substitutes. After three courses of irregularity at Princes Park The choice came on loan as the second goalkeeper in real Madrid.
He lived in the shadow of Courtois
On his loan to Real Madrid during the season 19-20 He had to live in the shadow of Courtois. Something logical given how good the Belgian is, but at that time he had not fully adapted to the white club and if Areola had taken advantage of his few opportunities it could have generated a debate between the sticks. His absurd mistake against him pomegranate where he got involved with the ball at his feet, Carlos Fernández took the ball from him and the Frenchman ended up committing a penalty that condemned him. He went through Real Madrid without pain or glory.
Step back to grow again
With no PSG options, a new destination had to be found to start from scratch. The Premier League knocked on his door, with a Fulham who had just been promoted and wanted to maintain the category with multimillion-dollar signings. The new additions did not take off and the course was a disaster for them. However, Areola, a cat between the sticks, was able to show his level and make a name for himself in the Premier.
The following season I had to look for a team again and in England I had several offers, one from West Ham lto more attractive. However, the veteran Fabianski is still at a good level and Areola did not enter the starting XI. David Moyes. In cups and in Europe the French had his chance. Far from being disappointed and angry, he accepted the situation, worked like never before and began to sow the fruits that he is now reaping. Last season was before and after, including the conquest of Conference League against Fiorentina (1-2), where he is key with a worthy pause.
This season he won the title
The tables are turning and Fabianski (38) is playing in Europe and Areola in the Premier League, enjoying a continuity he has not experienced for a long time. And of course, when there is level, stability, confidence and maturity everything goes better. Areola transmits confidence and security in his body language, something he proves again and again between the sticks, in his aerial play and in everything he does. He’s good and he thinks he’s good, a cocktail that sours many forwards.
United and Arsenal hit their wall
Last weekend the Manchester United did not find cracks in the ‘Areola Wall’, but instead of giving credit to the Frenchman, criticism was directed at the team of Ten Hags. Yesterday, against Arsenal, there was no reason not to praise him. The one in Arteta They tried it with headers, with long shots, with close shots and in every way imaginable. But either someone took Areola from under the goal or it was mission impossible to defeat him. He was crowned, turned the Premier League upside down and showed that he is one of the best goalkeepers in the championship. And yes, again, work ends up paying.
Source: La Verdad
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