Never heard of him - Peter Schmeichel criticizes Manchester United's choice of goalkeeper
Peter Schmeichel expresses disappointment with Manchester United's decision to sign Senne Lammens as their goalkeeper. He suggests the club should have pursued Emi Martinez from Aston Villa or Gianluigi Donnarumma from Manchester City instead of the inexperienced Belgian.
Peter Schmeichel has shared his disappointment at Manchester United's recent acquisition of Senne Lammens. The legendary shot stopper has said he believes the Red Devils should have gone after Aston Villa's Emi Martinez or recent Manchester City signing Gianluigi Donnarumma, rather than the inexperienced Belgian. Schmeichel went as far as to say he had "never heard" of Lammens before the deal.
Peter Schmeichel's Disappointment
Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has publicly criticized the club's recent acquisition of Senne Lammens. Schmeichel expressed his surprise and disappointment, stating that he had never heard of Lammens before the deal.
Preferred Alternatives: Emi Martinez and Gianluigi Donnarumma
Schmeichel suggested that Manchester United should have targeted more established goalkeepers such as Emi Martinez, who has been in fine form for Aston Villa, or Gianluigi Donnarumma, who recently joined Manchester City. Both Martinez and Donnarumma have proven track records and could have been better options for the Red Devils.
Implications for Manchester United
It remains to be seen how Senne Lammens will perform at Manchester United following Peter Schmeichel's criticism. The pressure will be on the young Belgian goalkeeper to prove himself and justify the club's decision to sign him over more experienced alternatives as suggested by the United legend.
