Martin Dúbravka about Newcastle plans and competitor Marek Rodák – ŠPORT.sk

Shortly after the end of the 2020 European Football Championships, he went under a scalpel with a fatigue fracture. Return was for Martin Dúbravka relatively lengthy, as he got into full training load only recently, but at the last two meetings of Newcastle United he was already present, although so far only as a substitute.

“The treatment process was difficult, but I’m glad it’s over. It took me out for a long time, but I am fully concentrated and determined to fight for my position in the club and, of course, to create a great game in the national team and pass on the maximum. I’m looking forward to being back on the field, “said the Žilina native, who will have to fight his way back to the goal, as in the past, through teammate Karel Darlow.

“I perceive it from two angles, as new owners came to the club, a lot of things happened there, which I definitely evaluate positively. The downside is that I’m not catching yet, but I don’t take it tragically, as it was only two matches. It’s important to me that I’ve gotten right. However, I want to go to the gate as soon as possible, “said Dúbravka.

He is ready to fight for a position in the new Newcastle

He currently resonates significantly in his club the recent arrival of new ownerswho bring with them not only big plans but also huge funds. According to several speculations from British periodicals, Martin Dúbravka should also start to worry about his post at United, as names such as Marc-André ter Stegem, Jan Oblak and Keylor Navas are also mentioned in connection with his arrival in Newcastle.

“Wherever I worked, I had to fight for my position. Whether it was in the Czech Republic, Denmark or Slovakia. In my view, nothing changes. I always had to show myself in the best possible light, “explains the 32-year-old goalkeeper,” if the new leadership decides to bring reinforcements, whether to a goalkeeper post or some other position, it will be up to the individual players to deal with it. ”

“At the moment, I’m just thinking about being in good health and getting to the goal as soon as possible. I believe that in the future I will be part of the ‘new’ Newcastle, which has great goals and ambitions, “Dúbravka wishes.

The new owners revealed the first plans to the players

The Slovak goalkeeper had the opportunity to talk to the new owners of the club, who left a positive impression on him. Their first plan is supposed to be an improved infrastructure and several new players.

“The management came to us and expressed our great support. They outlined some short – term plans and I can reveal that they are planning to rebuild the training center, which is the first goal so far. Of course, some reinforcements should come in January. “ claims.

“It was positive for me that they came to us and said plainly how things were. They wanted to bring in a new coach and I think there should be an announced change in the coming days. It is positive for me that they communicate with us every day and they are also often in the training center, “revealed the pupil of MŠK Žilina.

He would welcome the arrival of Eddie How in Newcastle

After the departure of Steve Bruce, Graeme Jones took over as a temporary coach. However, he should soon be confirmed as chief helmsman Eddie Howe, who in the past shone especially to work at AFC Bournemouth.

The club, in which he spent most of his professional career, later moved from the fourth league to the Premier League as a coach, and only in the course of seven years.

“Some negotiations have probably already taken place, as he also appeared at the last match, but I do not know anything more. I would like the situation to be resolved. Let us know with what style and philosophy the new coach will want to present himself and so that we can concentrate only on football, “wishes Dúbravka.

“I see Howe positively because I had the opportunity to play several games against his Bournemouth and his team always presented himself with combination football. It was not at all easy to play against them, which is good if such a change were to take place. If it’s him, then time will tell if it will be the right move. He is a modern type of coach and Bournemouth, a relatively smaller club, was able not only to get into the Premier League, but also to keep him there for a long time with a low budget, which is also a certain indicator, “he thought.

He does not see Marek Rodák as a competition

Martin Dúbravka returned to the national team after about four months, when he missed two previous meetings. “I missed the bunch of guys the most. She has always been fantastic here. Personally, I miss football, of course, since I’ve been out for a long time. I came in a positive mood to a familiar environment and among familiar faces, so I’m looking forward to it, “he said, but he didn’t avoid the question of his representative colleague Marek Rodák.

During the absence of Dúbravka, he settled firmly between the three poles of the national team, and what’s more, he also had a great period in Fulham, England, where he took the chance and “The Cottagers” won the last six matches thanks to his art, while in five duels for The native did not collect even once.

However, Dúbravka does not consider his teammate to be a competitor. “It’s nicely said that a competitor,” he smiled “We’re friends and we’re on the same national team, so I wouldn’t put it that way.”

“I think Marek showed in every match that he is a good goalkeeper and can hold guys. It is the future of Slovak football. It should be seen this way. One generation of older players is slowly coming to an end and new and young blood is coming, which shows that they have it. For me personally, this is positive news, “says Dúbravka.

“It’s also about how you have a relationship with your friend-competitor. If he’s good, it’s hectic, because each of us has to work even harder to get into the goal. It’s great in that regard. We push on each other and move. It’s about new blood, as I said, but I firmly believe that I will catch a few more matches, ” Žilinčan wished modestly, “we will see what life will bring, but for Slovak football it is great news that there is another goalkeeper who works in a really great club.”

Slovakia has made progress. The team is supposed to be trusted

Martin Dúbravka also commented on the game progress of the Slovak national team, which the “falcons” recorded after the end of the 2020 European Championships.

“We started to combine more and in some areas we held the ball more. Sometimes we played at greater risk, which I think is a sign of modern football. If you play risk-free, ‘alibi football’ with the balls kicked forward, then I don’t think we can be successful. “ he believes.

“It was also important that the guys started playing more often in clubs and some of them caught really great form. That progress was obvious. We still have to fine-tune some things, which we all probably realize, because if it weren’t for that, we would be in a different place in the table. It is important that the team begins to perceive that in the future it can also succeed against quality teams, “thinks Dúbravka and in the end he added: “We need to give this team a chance, trust it and support it. We will try to repay with the best possible performance. ”

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