After a key mistake by Altay Bayindir led to Arsenal's decisive goal, Ruben Amorim defended the goalkeeper while addressing concerns over corner kick officiating. Bayindir failed to secure a corner kick, allowing Riccardo Calafiori to score. Amorim noted that the rules for physicality in corners must be consistent. He dismissed suggestions of dropping Andre Onana, asserting that Onana's absence was due to insufficient training after an injury. Amorim expressed confidence in Bayindir's abilities, recalling a successful penalty shootout against Arsenal last season.
Ruben Amorim defended Altay Bayindir's performance after a critical mistake led to Arsenal's winning goal, insisting that certain actions during corners should be equally permitted.
Amorim highlighted the need for goalkeepers to adapt to interpreted rules, emphasizing that if obstruction is allowed during corners, it's essential for keepers to be able to catch the ball.
Despite Bayindir's errors, Amorim maintained his faith in the goalkeeper's abilities, recalling a previous strong performance where he helped secure a penalty win against Arsenal.
Amorim clarified that Andre Onana was not dropped from the matchday squad but had not yet trained sufficiently after recovering from an injury.
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