Łukasz Skorupski showed himself from a pretty good side in match against Croatia during the Polish national team training camp in September. Of course, he can be criticized for being able to do more with Luka Modrić's goal, but it doesn't change the fact that he performed much better than Marcin Bułka, who disappointed in the match against Scotland. After the training camp ended, the 33-year-old returned to Bologna and is doing exceptionally well.
This is how Skorupski summed up his performance against Shakhtar Donetsk. What modesty
Bologna drew in Wednesday's match Champions League with Shakhtar Donetsk 0:0. However, it would not have been possible if not for Skorupski, who gave a real show in goal. “He saved Bologna” – this title was published on the website corrieredellosport.it. It's hardly surprising, especially since in the 4th minute he saved a penalty taken by Heorhiy Sudakov.
Squawka noted that no goalkeeper has saved more penalties in league and European competitions in the last three seasons. Our player has done it five times. Right after the match, he didn't focus on himself. He showed incredible modesty and appreciated the effort of the whole team.
– For me, the most important thing is to win. If I had to choose, I would rather not save the penalty, but win the match – he said on Sky Sports. Then he added that he had analyzed Sudakov's strikes. – I knew what he would do. I am here to help the team – he added.
The Pole noted that it was a good match for his team, but that one goal was missing for complete happiness. – We are a good team, most of which are young players. In addition, we also have three or four experienced players, which makes us maintain balance. I believe that this is the key to achieving success. If we cannot win, we have to draw. We have to continue the work we started. Now it's time for the first win in Serie A – he summed up.
It wasn't just Italian journalists who appreciated our goalkeeper, as the Sofascore portal did the same. Although Skorupski didn't get the highest score in the team, he should be pleased. He was given a score of 7.7 (second in the team after Jhon Lucumi – 8.1). The Pole unexpectedly looked good when he had the ball at his feet. In total, he recorded 33 contacts and 20 out of 24 accurate passes.
Bologna will play their next match on Sunday 22nd September when they will face Monza away.