The problem is that the current Iker is no longer able to fill those "big gloves". In fact, there's greater pressure on Iker to perform now and not make a mistake than there is on K. Navas...
Welcome to the club Keylor, i hope you have all the success and luck in your career here. Welcome to your true home.
I think in the beginning he'll be a sub but as of now even AS and Marca have even seen the light on Iker. The amount of team Iker that were out rejoicing Lopez'z departure are eerily quiet right now after yesterday. Perez brought the best keeper in La Liga last year and in the World Cup. A couple more bad games from Iker and by October fans will be screaming for Navas.
Here is a good article on Navas from a couple of weeks ago. http://www.theguardian.com/football...014-costa-rica-greece-keylor-navas-goalkeeper One complaint about Lopez I've heard was that he didn't communicate with defense enough the way Iker did but I see Navas similar to Iker with the defense once he gets settled .
Iker will always have a special place in my heart for everything he's done for the club but he has been average to bad since 2012 so I'm not surprised Perez went out and got Navas. Iker's time is drawing to a close so why not shore up the position beforehand. Welcome Keylor and may you have a long and successful career here at Madrid
Real Madrid TV made a whole special about his Liga season, some pretty good stuff. A weird decision, because he doesn't look like a backup keeper.
Indeed. It will be truly interesting to see what Ancelotti does. The entire situation is messed up. Think about it, if Carlo does not go with Casillas, and instead chooses to go with Navas, then Casillas will most likely leave next season. We will be in the market again for a keeper. We would have lost Diego for nothing. Diego, unlike Casillas, would at least have been willing to remain even if he was not a starter.
That's what he does. He'll disrespect plenty of RM players when they make mistakes or have bad games this season. Always happens. Don't know Navas at all except for the World Cup. Hopefully he'll find his place and contribute.
Bienvenido Keylor. From what I've seen last season and at the World Cup, he's definitely one of the better keepers on the planet right now. Yeah, interesting how it's ok to call Iker "dogshit" without getting called out on it, but whatever.
You do "know" him if you watch the US in WC qualifiers you just don't know you "know" him if that makes sense since in all honesty last season was his first one as a professional that was really noteworthy. Maybe it just took him awhile to get his breakthrough, good luck to him though!
Arbeloa thinks he can get him ready: Bienvenido @NavasKeylor! Un placer tenerte con nosotros! Muchas vacaciones pero entre @Cristiano y yo te ponemos pronto en forma! ;) Abrazo!— Álvaro Arbeloa (@aarbeloa17) August 3, 2014 Welcome Keylor... long vacation but me and Cristiano will get you in shape soon enough.
But did I lie, tho? It's kinda hard to call someone out on the truth. I find that it is important not to let nostalgia and past glories cloud ones perspective. Casillas is no longer "Saint Iker" of the yesteryears. He is not among the best keepers in the world, and has become a liability. There comes a time for every player and legend when they no longer are "good enough". That time might be here for Casillas. I don't think he is the best we can do, and I don't believe that he will ever reach "Saint Iker" level again.
Welcome Keylor, our No.1 GK! I'm not sure how will Ancelotti adress this situation. Last season was Lopez La Liga and Casillas CL and CDR, though he can't play Casillas in the Champions League if he's out of shape when every single game matters and he can't let Casillas play the whole La Liga considering Navas didn't left Levante to warm seasts. Though he has to give Casillas minutes, after all it's Casillas and he wouldn't be happy with just CDR. Complications, decisions... But, I'm not the coach, I don't have that problem, I'll just stand back and criticize what he choses
MARCA cover. The Future Is Here. Keylor Navas: On Tuesday I'll be honored & proud to wear the white shirt of the best club in the world at the Bernabeu! " I m looking forward to training with Real Madrid. Its a dream to play there. Real Madrid is forming a great team with big signings. There are great years ahead for the club. I will train my hardest to get to the UEFA Super Cup then the coach will decide." About Iker & DL : "Iker is a symbol in Real Madrid, the best goalie in the last decade & has won everything there. Diego Lopez is one of the best goalkeepers in the world! At a party I asked for his shirt & I love it. Casillas & Diego Lopez are 2 great goalies & I will learn a lot from them. Neither has to leave because of my arrival. The 3 of us can do great things but Real Madrid will decide at the end."
Wow ! so much humility , refreshing to see it in these times . Hope he starts against Barcelona , last time he single handedly trolled the hell out of them , especially Missy ( the double save at 2:13)
So, dream scenario is he takes over immediately and is our number 1 GK for now. Until we sign Courtois and he takes over for the next 8-10 years? Anyway, goodluck to him. Expectations will be high if he does indeed take the #1 spot this season. The Iker gang in the press will be watching closely his every move, highlighting his every decision and mistake. Haven't seen him much before the WC, but looks like he's up for it.
Why would Chelsea sell him to us especially when they are replacing their current no.1 with Courtois , rarely have they sold players at their peak .