New number one? Tiago Pereira’s glossy performance lets his trainer ponder
One day after the bitter 1-1 at St. Pauli, the mood in Mönchengladbach was still depressed. But there was also a « ray of hope » on this 28th Bundesliga matchday. At least that’s how the football magazine « Kicker » – and gave the Gladbach goalkeeper Tiago Pereira not only the grade of two, but also a place in his team of the day. And if that weren’t enough reason for the Luxembourg, he also celebrates his 19th birthday this Monday.
« Tiago Pereira once again showed his extraordinary talent at the Millerntor and turned out to be a reliable and safe backing in a very weak team, » wrote the « kicker » – and also let sports director Roland Virkus rave about his young goalkeeper: « Tiago, such a young goalkeeper, you just have to pick it out. concern. » By that, Virkus also meant Pereira’s world -class parade against the strong Danel Sinani.
Mönchengladbach’s trainer Gerardo Seoane is not sure whether he wants to put Tiago Pereira back on the bench. Photo: dpa
With this achievement in his fourth Bundesliga game, Pereira not only provided satisfaction with his club, but also for a dilemma. Because now the question of number one between the Gladbach posts is more open than ever. Pereira actually only plays because Stammtorwart Moritz Nicolas and his representative Jonas Omlin are injured. But what happens if one or both are available again?
« We don’t have the consistency of a clear number one in the goal, » explains coach Gerardo Seone. « But what has not changed is the consistency of our performance in the goal. All goalkeepers have absolutely performed. » The 46-year-old is faced with a difficult decision: « As soon as everyone is fit », you will « redefine the roles », it is « clear that there can be possible changes ».
Danel Sinani gives up more shots on goal than all Gladbacher together
Seoane thus indicates that the Luxembourg has a good chance of guarding the Gladbach Tor by the end of the season. The Swiss Omlin is at least back on the training ground and could soon register claims. But at least since Sunday, the Bundesliga suitability of the FLF Youngster has no doubt, as Virkus emphasizes: « The goal defense was excellent. »
