Leno says he never feared for Arsenal spot

By Reuters For Citizen Digital

Published on: October 2, 2020 14:11 (EAT)

Leno says he never feared for Arsenal spot — Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Fourth Round - Liverpool v Arsenal - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 1, 2020 Arsenal's Bernd Leno celebrates after making a save during the penalty shootout Pool via REUTERS/Peter Byrne

In Summary

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno said he never feared losing his starting spot to Emiliano Martinez during his injury lay-off last season
Leno, 28, sustained a knee injury in June that ruled him out of the final few matches of the 2019-20 campaign

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno said he never feared losing his starting spot to Emiliano Martinez during his injury lay-off last season.

Leno, 28, sustained a knee injury in June that ruled him out of the final few matches of the 2019-20 campaign. Martinez impressed in the German’s absence, playing a key role in Arsenal’s FA Cup triumph but he was sold to Aston Villa in the close season.

“That was always very good from the club – my job is to prove it every week and I think I’ve done it again.

Arsenal, who are fifth in the Premier League standings, face Sheffield United on Sunday.

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