The convincing performance of goalkeeper Tom Heaton helps MU to reduce anxiety in the context of Andrre Onana injury.
In the friendly match against Leeds, Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton each holding the MU goal in a half. And Heaton's impressive performance helped MU to avoid failure (0-0). The 39 -year -old goalkeeper came in and out, especially with two phases to save the ecstasy before the city's close shots of Jayden Bogle and Largie Ramazani.
“For me, it is important to show and work hard every day, seize the opportunity when possible. I hope to continue to prove to the coach of my ability,” Heaton shared after a 0-0 draw in Sweden.
Tom Heaton is currently the number 3 goalkeeper at MU after Andrre Onana and Altay Bayindir. So the goalkeeper was born in 1986 very respectful of rare times to play. The fact that Heaton has not been able to play any official MU match since the match against Nottingham Forest in the semi -final second leg of the British League Cup in February 2023.
It is not easy to maintain the ready state even for a long time, which is not easy for any player. But Tom Heaton believes that he has enough professionalism and desire to help the team at any time.
“This is always my message. When I have the opportunity to stay in the club for another year, as usual, the first priority is to try to put my name in the team. I will not be here if I don't think I can do it and bring good performances,” the goalkeeper has just extended his contract with MU until 2026.
“The exact position competition is what we want. This is MU, the team must be highly competitive in every position. For me, playing 90 minutes of play is very rare. I know I am old and my career is on the other side of the slope, but the fire of enthusiasm is constantly burning.”
Tom Heaton started his business in MU but had to wander through many small teams. In 2021, the goalkeeper has taken his team to return to MU to play the 3rd goalkeeper. In the last 4 seasons at Old Trafford, Heaton only played a total of 3 matches and were the Cup fronts.
Although at least going to the yard, the influence in the dressing room of Tom Heaton is not inferior to the pillars. As a person who understands MU culture, there have been many seasons to play under Sir Alex, Tom Heaton is like a big brother as a spiritual support for the players. Each wearing a captain's tape in Burnley also helps Heaton capable of commanding and inspiring.
“I would like to repeat what I have said before: I will not sign an additional one year with MU if I don't think I can create an impact for the team. Obviously the coach here to choose the 11 best players. But I will continue to try to do well my work,” Tom Heaton said.
It is also the message that the 39 -year -old goalkeeper sent to Ruben Amorim. At least for 6 weeks that Onana injured, MU could still trust their No. 3 goalkeeper.
