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September 14, 2016

Wenger full of praise for David Ospina

Arsene Wenger insists goalkeeper David Ospina has proved his critics wrong following a top class display in Arsenal’s Champions League opener at Paris Saint-Germain.

David Ospina
David Ospina

Wenger surprised many when he opted to bench Petr Cech despite a big blunder by Ospina in the Champions League last season. But the Colombian repaid his faith by making a string of crucial saves in order go see Arsenal share the spoils against PSG.

The Colombian was not expected to start at the Parc des Princes but was drafted in and performed admirably, eventually denying PSG striker Edinson Cavani, who had headed the Ligue 1 Champions ahead inside a minute.

Ospina made a number of crucial stops to prevent Unai Emery’s side extending their lead before Alexis Sanchez struck with 12 minutes remaining to seal a 1-1 draw .

The end of the game was marred by a double dismissal as referee Viktor Kassai sent off Arsenal substitute Olivier Giroud and PSG midfielder Marco Veratti for an incident off the ball.

The Gunners showed their steel to come from behind after being dominated in the first half but as they began to push further forward in search of an equaliser, Ospina was becoming more and more exposed.

However, the 28-year-old stood firm and earned the praise of his boss, who also named Ospina in place of Petr Cech for the opening two Champions League group games last season – defeats to Dinamo Zagreb and Olympiacos – where he was culpable on more than one occasion.

“It’s a good point for us. David Ospina did play very well,” Wenger said. “Tonight he showed his detractors that he is a very good goalkeeper, those who doubted him.

“Last year he made a mistake in the Champions League and everyone jumped all over him. He showed what he’s about tonight.

“I have two world-class goalkeepers.I can give them both games. If they do not play, you can’t keep two world-class goalkeepers.”

Richard Such

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