Adrian admits he’s not in the best place as No 2 keeper at West Ham but will be doing everything possible to show he remains at a good level against Macclesfield this evening!
Speaking in the Official programme for tonight’s game he said: “Obviously it’s not the best of scenarios for a goalkeeper [to be the back-up] because we want to play all the games but tonight’s game is an opportunity to show that Adrian is at a good level.
“I am still here and can help the team in the cup and, when I have the opportunity, I have to give my best to show the manager I’m in my top condition.
“In training, I am feeling better than ever! I’m in good shape and I’m training very well. The manager has decided to play with Lukasz in the league, but I need to keep my form in every opportunity I can and to show that I have a good level.
“We didn’t have many defending jobs to do in the last cup game, as it was mostly attacking and we went all forward after losing a goal. In attack we did well and we just had a few counter-attacks from them to deal with, so it wasn’t a very busy game for me.”
“Tonight’s game is important for me and for the club. Macclesfield are a lower rival from a lower division but they will fight to go through and they will come and play at London Stadium like it’s the last game of their lives. It’s going to be a lot of motivation for them.”