Tomasz Kuszczak Champions League Debut
October 2nd, 2007 at 3:30 pm , filed under News.
Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has no qualms about handing Tamasz Kuszczak his Champions League debut against AS Roma this evening, after Edwin van der Sar was ruled out through injury.
Kuszczak, 25-year-old stopper from Poland made his first league appearance of the season as a half-time substitute at Birmingham on Saturday.
He is in confident mood after saving Gary McSheffrey’s deflected shot soon after Ronaldo had given the Red Devils lead. Tomasz now faces his biggest test of his Red’s career so far as he prepares to make his first European debut.
“I’m very confident that Tomasz can step up to the Champions League”, said Sir Alex. “The boy just needed the opportunity, especially with Edwin ability and experience it is difficult for any young keeper to get games”.
Tomasz Kuszczak joined United on 10 August 2006 from West Brom, made his debut at Old Trafford on 17 September 2006 against Arsenal. Born in Krosno Odrzanskie, Poland.