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Seaman backs Cech to remain Arsenal No 1

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LONDON: Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech’s vast experience will help him remain the club’s first choice despite the arrival of Germany’s Bernd Leno, former goalkeeper David Seaman has said. Leno, who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen, is seen as a long-term replacement for Cech. Seaman believes the 36-year-old keeper still has the qualities and experience to keep Leno out of the playing XI. “He (Cech) has still got great qualities and it isn’t like he has had a bad season or anything, he still produced,” Seaman, who won three league titles at Arsenal, said.


“Obviously he is getting older but your game adapts, that is what I found, you might not be as sharp as what you used to be but your experience gets you into the right positions.” Cech’s arrival from Chelsea in 2015 meant that David Ospina became the team’s back-up goalkeeper and the Colombian has made just 11 Premier League appearances since then. Seaman said Leno’s move to North London could have an impact on Ospina’s future at the club. — Reuters


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