Sergio Romero has six seasons in the Manchester United. The Argentine could never win the position to David De Gea. After the return of Dean Henderson, Chiquito began to move away from the arch of Old Trafford, and even lost his place as a substitute.
The last time Romero defended United’s three sticks was ago six months, on the lap of the quarterfinals of the Europa League against him Copenhagen. The English team won that match 1-0 in extra time, and qualified for the semi-final of the tournament. In that instance, Romero was De Gea’s substitute, and the team fell 2-1 to him. Sevilla.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Romero in 2019. Photo: REUTERS.
The former goalkeeper of the Argentina Selection did not add minutes in the season 20-21, and there was even excluded from the lists for Europa League and Premier League. But already in the second half of the football year, this could change for the better.
Sergio Romero stopping at United. Photo: EFE.
“Sergio is working very hard in training. He is in the group. But he missed several sessions at the beginning of the season, as he traveled to Argentina to spend time with his family, “he explained. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at a press conference. And although he confessed that he is neither first nor second in his consideration, decided to put him on the list of 23 players, for the remainder of the season.
Romero training at Manchester United. DPA.
The Norwegian coach had confirmed in January this year that the club had no plans to renew the link with the goalkeeper. Leaving to light that these would be his last six months at the club, given that your contract expires in June 2021. The same had been said of Marcos Rojo, who already left the Red Devils to play in Boca.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper He played 61 games in five and a half years at United, in which he conceded only 27 goals and managed to keep the goal at zero 39 times. Now he is working to regain his place in the squad, and try to earn a better place in the coach’s consideration. A challenge more than difficult.
Romero lifted the Europa League in 2017. Photo: AFP.
Manchester United have been in a rebuilding process in recent years, but seem to have found their way with Solskjaer at the helm. Now the team is escort of the Premier League, closely following the Manchester City, and for the first time in seven seasons, he’s in contention for the title.
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