Former Manchester United and Chelsea goalkeeper backs Mat Ryan ahead of World Cup
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Mark Bosnich backs Mat Ryan to be Australia’s first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup – despite Socceroos shot-stopper now being a bench warmer for Copenhagen
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Former goalkeeper star Mark Bosnich believes Mat Ryan could still be Socceroos’ number 1 goalkeeper at the World Cup, but acknowledged that it is a concern that he is now just the backup glove man at club Copenhagen.
Ryan, 30, has lost his spot in the Danish Superliga to Polish young gunner Kamil Grabara.
And his rival between the sticks has engaged in a public battle of words, declaring that he “sees no competition” when it comes to the Aussie glove man.
Ryan has chosen not to bite back, but tensions between the pair would understandably be frosty.
Speaking as an expert on Stan Sport, Bosnich pointed out that Japan-based Mitch Langerak is biting Ryan’s ankles, and will be strongly considered by coach Graham Arnold to take over from Ryan.
Mat Ryan looks to be on the outside with club side FC Copenhagen in Denmark – which is not good news for the Socceroos ahead of the World Cup in Qatar
On Stan Sport, former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich said Mat Ryan needs minutes before the match in France on November 23
“Graham values (Ryan) very, very highly – he is also his captain. But in the end he will have to do what is best for the team, he knows that,” he said.
“They (FC Copenhagen) changed managers two weeks ago… they have conceded as many goals this season as they have all season.
“Now that Grabara is playing the way he is, it will be very difficult for Mat to get into the team.
‘When Graham Arnold is playing an in-house game (once the Socceroos arrive in Qatar), Mat will need to show his fitness.”
Bosnich, the former Aston Villa star who also played for Manchester United and Chelsea and played for Australia between 1993 and 2000, said Arnold should not choose players based on reputation.
The one-time Red Devils glove man pointed out that Japan-based Mitch Langerak is biting Ryan’s ankles in the run-up to the World Cup
Socceroos skipper Mat Ryan has lost his spot in the Danish Superliga to outspoken Polish young gun Kamil Grabara
Sharpness in Socceroos training will be key, with Les Blues able to call on a galaxy of stars including PSG superstar Kylian Mbappé.
“The proof is in the pudding against France,” Bosnich added.
“You could have (Thibaut) Courtois and David de Gea in the goal – if they (France) sing that day it will be very difficult for everyone.”
The Socceroos will play defending champions France in Group D on November 23, followed by Tunisia (November 26) and Denmark (December 1).