Barkas got to play against Neuer for AEK Athens two years ago in the Champions League group stages, an experience that made him doubly determined to strive for the standard set by his hero, if not exactly to ape the ‘sweeper keeper’ approach that is the German’s trademark. Barkas signed from AEK Athens last week and has been pitched straight into training with the rest of the Celtic squad. When you see your idol up close and play against him. “For a goalkeeper confidence is everything. And his new teammate expects big things from the stopper. "I don’t think it’s good to compare him with Fraser," he said. “I feel ready to take the next step.
So it will be harder. "He’s a big guy and I think he’s played a lot of games to know what is needed from him. “I remember he played in the last 16 of the Champions League with Celtic and I’m ready to do the same.
Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. We saw [Barkas] this morning. “In training sessions, if I play outfield sometimes then it’s better for me when I need to play with my feet as goalkeeper. A defence is only as good as its goalkeeper, after all. Celtic's new goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas is poised to make his first-team debut this weekend against Hamilton after completing his move through the week. They say familiarity breeds contempt. Celtic are in the market to sign a goalkeeper this summer and they believe Vasilis Barkas could be their man. “Yes, but I can’t speak about that yet,” he said.
Celtic's new goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas is poised to make his first-team debut this weekend against Hamilton after completing his move through the week. “It was special for me to play against [Neuer]. Such modest tasks like taking the place of Fraser Forster in the affections of the Celtic supporters should not be beyond him, then? Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Standing just two inches shorter of Forster at 6 foot 5, he is a colossal frame, something Celtic's backline have become accustomed to seeing this season.The Saints 'keeper's extraordinary reach has saved Neil Lennon's side on numerous occasions and perhaps that's why Hammond is such a big fan of pursuing a similar player.Barkas' record this term speaks for itself, keeping as many as He's by far from a household name, but when has that stopped Celtic before?
By The Greek goalkeeper spoke yesterday upon his arrival in Glasgow of how he looks up to legendary Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, and with a history of dabbling at left-back and in midfield in training over the years, he hasn’t ruled out the odd dash from his area if he feels it is the appropriate course of action. "We do our best to improve every day, to be better every day.
Vasilis Barkas set his sights on helping Celtic to 10-in-a-row after joining the Scottish champions on a four-year deal from AEK Athens.. Though he might give manager Neil Lennon the odd heart attack along the way if he adopts his style. This is why I like to play outfield. I'm here and I wish all players could stay with me but some will have good quality, like Kris. "He is the best goalkeeper I’ve had at my back but comparing the new goalkeeper with Fraser is a mistake.
I think the season is going to be more different because now I know everyone, on the field and in the staff. It’s his job to give confidence to his teammates and the character he shows is crucial to the team. Vasilis Barkas – strengths and weaknesses and what to expect from Celtic’s new £4.5million goalkeeper Celtic will face a very different Kilmarnock tomorrow after Alex Dyer’s Summer shake-up FK Buducnost Podgorica of Montenegro – Celtic’s potential Qualifying Round 1 opponents in the 2020/21 Champions League
Though he made sure to avoid any comparisons between the two goalies.
“Neuer is one of the best goalkeepers in the world, both with feet and with hands,” Barkas said. Yeah, definitely. Christopher Jullien on Ajer partnership, Vasilis Barkas Forster comparison and fans return “And maybe I will meet him again playing in the Champions League with Celtic. A player who has been linked with a move out of Parkhead, as AC Milan continue to monitor his progress. After the game he said to me I did good and told me to keep going. Watch: New Celtic goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas in action with impressive save compilation I know the league and I know my opponents, but they know me too. "Since I arrived my relationship with Kris has always been good and we try to keep that at the same level every day," Jullien said. "It is not a situation that is normal. He knows the expectation of the club and I can’t wait to play with him. “I want to stay here a long time, a lot of years, and to become the best goalkeeper.”