The goalkeeper coach of the Ukrainian national team, Rustam Khudjamov, spoke about the team’s criticism after the draw with the Georgian national team in the Nations League match.
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Quite often, comments appear on social media about how a goalkeeper should play, especially from people who not only have never played in goal but also appear on the field very rarely.
I'm really curious: how can a person talk about something they have never actually done themselves? Why is it considered normal in football to express any opinions without even understanding the details?
A goalkeeper doesn’t just stand in the goal; he PLAYS there. He is a strategist, an analyst, and the leader of the defense. Every movement requires maximum concentration, immense experience, and lightning-fast reactions. Mistakes happen to everyone, but to claim: “the goalkeeper didn't do it right” without understanding the situation — is simply ridiculous.
I understand that football players are public figures, and everyone is entitled to their opinion about their actions. But shouldn’t an opinion at least be minimally justified and based on real knowledge?» — wrote the coach on Instagram.