Source: TheGuardian
Reluctant keeper Martin Dubravka makes right impression at Newcastle | Louise Taylor
The on-loan Slovakian keeper who likes to play on the wing in training is hoping to extend his stay on Tyneside after an impressive debut against Manchester UnitedMartin Dubravka is a reluctant goalkeeper but the early indications are that Rafael Benítez’s loan signing from Sparta Prague could prove a key component in Newcastle’s struggle to stay in the Premier League.“I like to play as a right-winger,” said the Slovakia international whose stunning display in his debut at home against Manchester United helped to consign them to a 1-0 defeat. “Sometimes I play outfield in training and the coaches say: ‘Why are you a goalkeeper, maybe you could change to being a midfielder?’ But it’s too late – my father and grandfathers were keepers and I’m tall.” Related: Bournemouth v Newcastle United: match preview Related: Matt Ritchie gives Newcastle welcome victory over Manchester United Continue reading......read full article
