Eberechi Eze says he is prepared to take penalties for England at the World Cup even after missing a spot kick in the Champions League final for Arsenal against Paris Saint-Germain. Multiple outlets report that the 27-year-old sent his penalty wide in that shootout, and that he does not plan to change his approach or stutter in his run-up. Eze also says he will “step up” if England reach a penalty shootout again, indicating he would volunteer to take another spot kick rather than step back because of the earlier miss. The Guardian and other reports add that Eze dismisses suggestions he should alter his technique, arguing instead that he remains confident in it. The Athletic (NYT) notes that Eze has received supportive messages from other players who have missed major penalties, reinforcing that he views the setback as part of a broader experience. Overall, the reports present Eze as acknowledging the miss but emphasizing continuity, willingness, and confidence about taking future penalties for both club and country.
Eberechi Eze says he will take World Cup penalties for England despite Champions League miss
Eberechi Eze says he is prepared to take penalties for England at the World Cup even after missing a spot kick in the Champions League final for Arsenal against Paris Saint-Germain. Multiple outlets r...
- Eberechi Eze missed a penalty for Arsenal against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, sending it wide.
- Eze says he will take penalties for England if the team reaches a penalty shootout at the World Cup.
- He does not plan to change his penalty technique or run-up after the miss.
- Eze has received encouragement from other players who previously missed important penalties.
- Reports describe Eze as confident about stepping up again despite the earlier disappointment.
Eberechi Eze has insisted he’ll continue to take penalties for England and Arsenal despite his Champions League final miss, and he doesn’t plan to change his technique.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty...
2 months agoEberechi Eze missed a penalty in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat, but said he would take one for England at the World Cup. The post Eze ready for England penalty duty despite Champions League final miss appeared first on SoccerNews.
2 months agoEze dismisses idea of changing spot-kick technique‘If there is a penalty to take I’ll be there again’Eberechi Eze says he will not let his missed penalty in the Champions League final stop him from stepping up in a shootout for England in the World Cup.The attacking midfielder sent his kick wide when Arsenal lost on penalties against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest last month but he is determined not to let the disappointment define him and is confident in his technique. Eze, who also had softly-struck penalties saved for Crystal Palace in games against Liverpool and Newcastle last year, dismissed the idea that it is time to move away from his stuttering runup to the ball. Continue reading...
2 months agoThe 27-year-old went wide when taking a spot kick against Paris Saint-Germain but admits he will step up if England find themselves in a penalty shootout during the World Cup
2 months agoThe 27-year-old went wide when taking a spot kick against Paris Saint-Germain but admits he will step up if England find themselves in a penalty shootout during the World Cup
2 months agoEze revealed that he has had plenty of supportive messages from other players who missed big penalties in their career.
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