Man Utd's Senne Lammens Opens Up on Pressure and Schmeichel Comparisons. The young Belgian goalkeeper, who has been thrust into the spotlight since replacing David de Gea in goal, spoke candidly about his experiences with intense fan scrutiny.
Lammens attributes his ability to handle the pressure of playing at Old Trafford to a strong support system around him. "You have people who believe in you and that gives you confidence," he said, drawing parallels between his own career path and that of legendary Red Devils goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. However, Lammens stressed that he is not merely a copycat of the Danish legend.
"I'm just trying to do my own thing," Lammens emphasized, highlighting the need for individuality in goalkeeping. "I've been fortunate enough to learn from some great people and use those lessons to improve my game."
Lammens' candidness about his comparisons to Schmeichel has led many fans to praise him for bringing a new level of expertise to the team's backline. But Lammens insisted that he is focusing on doing what's best for Manchester United, not trying to emulate someone else.
When asked about how he deals with criticism from fans, Lammens remained calm and composed, attributing it to his own growth as a player. "You can't please everyone," he said, reflecting on the demands of playing in one of the world's biggest leagues.
Lammens' openness about his experiences provides insight into what life is like for Manchester United's newest goalkeeper and serves as a reminder that there's more than just talent – there's also mental toughness.
Lammens attributes his ability to handle the pressure of playing at Old Trafford to a strong support system around him. "You have people who believe in you and that gives you confidence," he said, drawing parallels between his own career path and that of legendary Red Devils goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel. However, Lammens stressed that he is not merely a copycat of the Danish legend.
"I'm just trying to do my own thing," Lammens emphasized, highlighting the need for individuality in goalkeeping. "I've been fortunate enough to learn from some great people and use those lessons to improve my game."
Lammens' candidness about his comparisons to Schmeichel has led many fans to praise him for bringing a new level of expertise to the team's backline. But Lammens insisted that he is focusing on doing what's best for Manchester United, not trying to emulate someone else.
When asked about how he deals with criticism from fans, Lammens remained calm and composed, attributing it to his own growth as a player. "You can't please everyone," he said, reflecting on the demands of playing in one of the world's biggest leagues.
Lammens' openness about his experiences provides insight into what life is like for Manchester United's newest goalkeeper and serves as a reminder that there's more than just talent – there's also mental toughness.
I think Lammens is really doing some cool things with the way he talks about pressure & expectation! 
Like, he's not denying it's tough but he's saying how having people around him who believe in you can make all the difference. He's also giving props to Schmeichel which I get, the dude was a legend for a reason 
. But what I love is when he says "I'm just trying to do my own thing" - that individuality & confidence is key! 
. His humility and confidence in his abilities is really inspiring. It's awesome how he's drawing from Peter Schmeichel's legacy to improve his own game without copying him. I mean, who wouldn't want to learn from the best? 
. That kind of mental toughness is gonna take him far in this league.
. It's not just about the game, it's about the person behind the jersey. And I think that's something we can all learn from 
i mean, can you blame him tho? being compared to a legend is a big deal! but seriously, he seems like such a cool dude who just wants to do his own thing & learn from ppl around him 
anyway, i'm loving the way he's handling all the scrutiny & focusing on doing what's best for man utd 
lammens 4 life 
my mom always says ur a good player when ur not playing btw lol
But what really struck me was when he said "you can't please everyone" 
... like, exactly! Even back in my dad's day (lol, okay I'm getting old), we had this one goalkeeper at school who was always under the microscope, and it was tough for him. But Lammens seems like he's taking that pressure in stride 
, but sometimes you just gotta take things one step at a time and focus on doing what you know best. And let's be real, comparisons to Schmeichel are gonna happen, but he shouldn't let that intimidate him - he should own his own game 
He's killing it at Old Trafford and the fans are loving him for it! 