Almunia shrugs off Lehmann blast
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Out-of-favour Lehmann plunged his Gunners future into doubt on Tuesday by revealing he felt "humiliated" by his ongoing omission from the side.
The 37-year-old keeper was also disparaging of Almunia in an interview with German pay-tv station Premiere, declaring: "Almunia hasn't shown that he can win us matches just yet.
"I have been through this situation once and know how the other keeper is situated mentally. I can't imagine he will handle this."
But Almunia, who has tightened his grip on the number one jersey with a run of six clean sheets in the last seven matches, has taken the outburst in his stride.
"I'm not worried about that (Lehmann's comments). Nothing can disturb me and nothing can turn my mind on to other things," said the 30-year-old.
"I don't want turn my mind to other things. I only want to win games for Arsenal. I don't care about any other aspect.
"I will stay positive. The goalkeeping position is a difficult position.
"I've been here almost three years without playing in the league. It's normal for people to assess the situation.
"I forget the past now I'm playing. It's not a problem. I don't care about pressure. I only want to play well.
"If I read the papers and listen to what other people say about me and all these things, then I'd will turn crazy. I don't want that.
"When I'm playing well I honestly don't mind other things that are happening.
"Maybe if I was playing badly I would be more worried. But now for me life is fantastic and I want to take my chance." -
yea. enjoy ur current form, look to improve it. and try to improve on ur GKing skills.
The time has come for u to collect the No.1 spot, so dun blow it.
GoodLuck Alumunia. -
Yeah good luck to him. Somehow the whole team makes him look good...his test will come in the next few days. Remember he made a few mistakes as well but was bailed out by the defence. Of course he made a few good saves as well.
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almunia may not have lehmann's experience or past history glory. but at least his attitude is much better than lehmann!
Lehmann in my opinion need to be transfer out this coming January after he made those comments to the Press.
he's really a bad influence to the youngsters n affecting our high morale. -
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has warned Jens Lehmann not to 'make a mistake and start a confrontation' with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger following the goalkeeper's outburst this week.
Lehmann spoke out against Wenger this week following his demotion to the substitutes' bench in recent weeks, complaining of his 'humiliation'.
Compatriot Beckenbauer, however, has advised Lehmann to keep his counsel.
The World Cup-winning captain and manager told Premiere TV: 'Lehmann must not make the mistake and start a confrontation with Wenger because he will not win it.
'Wenger is a fair coach who does not immediately take out a player when he has a bad day. Jens Lehmann needs to be patient until he gets his chance, but he will get it.'
'Der Kaiser' also warned the goalkeeper that if he continues making such comments in public, 'Lehmann will be playing for a different club by winter because Wenger will not accept that.'