Adrian’s move to Liverpool is currently paying off in spades with the former Hammers keeper becoming the hero of the night as Liverpool won the Uefa Super Cup via a penalty shoot out save.
With the game 2-2 at the end of extra time and the penalty shoot-out level at 4-4 Adrian saved Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham’s effort to ensure the scousers grabbed their fourth Super Cup victory.
Not exactly a replay of the famous night when he saved from Steven Naismith before scoring for the Irons in an FA Cup third-round replay penalty shootout against Everton in 2015.
But a blinding night for the Spaniard regardless who was involved tonight as a result of Allisson’s absence due to a calf injury sustained against Norwich City.
An ecstatic Adrian was joined by overjoyed team mates and manager Jurgen Klopp with Reds skipper Jordan Henderson saying: “I’m delighted for Adrian . He’s just joined the club and is a hero tonight.”
For another former Hammer, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, it was a third Super Cup loss as a player and manager at Chelsea.
You have to be delighted for Adrian who conducted himself with great dignity at the Hammers after being dislodged from the No 1 goalkeeping spot first by Darren Randolph, then Joe Hart and finally Lukasz Fabianski.
Well done Adrian! So pleased for him. His behaviour whilst at our Club has been totally dignified and I continue to follow his progress. Having been a season ticket holder myself for many years, and on another note, I was pleased to see him being the main man to inflict a loss on the present Manager of Chelsea – since this particular player left our Club with no dignity at all, so thanks Adrian.
Echo Echo Jean a fantastic example of a PROFESSIONAL. .
Leaves West Ham and 6 weeks later wins a European trophy. He’s gotta be pretty happy with that decision. OK luck has played a massive part, but he’s not had much of that over recent seasons with us so he deserves a little bit.
Good things follow good guys