【Now Sports】The night of the Europa League final in Kiev in 2018 is still the topic of conversation whenever fans bring up Calles, but both coaches who have worked with him believe he can redeem himself, perhaps as soon as this week Japan League Cup final.
Mistakes are part of football, of course, but Schmidt wants everyone to understand that players are human too, and “it’s not fair to attack someone on a personal level because he made a mistake. He was a fantastic goalkeeper and it’s a shame the public’s perception of him has changed.”
After that memorable night, Calles’ career at Liverpool remained in name only, seeking redemption in various leagues across Europe. Although there are signs of recovery in Pescedas, they failed to win the main election in Union Berlin last season.
Union Berlin goalkeeper coach Gespnin believes that the mistakes in the Europa League final will accompany Calles throughout his career, but the League Cup final is a good opportunity to turn around. “You have to have a strong mind to overcome. The final is a good one. Chance, if it does work, it will be the kiss of life. I hope from the bottom of my heart that he makes a clean sheet and saves 12 yards!”
“That’s going to be a fairytale. He’s a good guy, he’s been through a really tough time, not just months, but years, so it’s definitely worth a good 90 minutes and a fairytale,” Gerspunen added.
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