Senne Lammens
Senne Lammens has solidified his position as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Reds, relegating Altay Bayindir to second-choice, while Andre Onana has been loaned to Trabzonspor. Lammens’ impressive form has been attributed to an unusual pre-match ritual that he recently disclosed. This intriguing practice, which involves his gloves and a jacuzzi, might be contributing to his outstanding performances.
Senne Lammens said: “I probably wear a new pair every game, depends how I feel. If I played with one pair, I trained in them the whole week then I’ll wear a new pair. If you play Saturday, I’m training in them Friday but before then, I like to get them in the jacuzzi with the guys… I actually got it from Simon Mignolet. How new gloves feel, they’re stiff, the grip is not great, I like to get them in there for half an hour. Right before the meeting I throw them in and then after take them out. You don’t really believe it. It’s so far out there, it’s such a dream.”
Lammens continued: “They came to watch a couple of times, it was at Antwerp they said a few people from Manchester was here which was crazy to hear. It’s insane to hear, the first time I couldn’t really believe it until the summer. Of course, I’m confident in myself but I was a full starter for one year so it was a surprise that they went for me. Then it was deadline day, which was a special experience. I never really was too stressed or ‘ah shit, it’s not going to happen’. If it didn’t I would just keep going with Antwerp or however long it takes, it was never for me a ‘had to happen in the summer’. Before that it was a bit of a dream or scepticism which is a good thing as I wasn’t really too nervous.”
Lammens’ ritual, inspired by Simon Mignolet, involves immersing his gloves in a jacuzzi before matches. This practice, aimed at softening the gloves and enhancing their grip, has become a key part of his preparation routine. His confidence and adaptability have been evident since his move, and his seamless integration into the team has been noteworthy. Despite the initial skepticism about joining Manchester United, Lammens embraced the opportunity with composure, underscoring his readiness for top-tier football.
As Manchester United prepares to face Aston Villa in their upcoming Premier League fixture, fans are eager to see if Lammens’ unique preparation continues to yield positive results. With Sky broadcasting over 215 live Premier League games this season, Lammens’ performances will be under the spotlight, offering him a platform to further establish his reputation.
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