Lukasz Fabianski is not fazed by his lack of first-team appearances and remains happy with his decision to relocate to England.
The Polish international joined Arsenal from home country side Legia Warsaw last summer. Since then the 22-year-old has made five senior starts, helping the young Gunners to the Carling Cup Semi-Final.
“I want to say I am happy to be playing,” said Fabianski after Monday’s second-string North London derby. “At the moment I am third choice and have not had too many opportunities to play so if I get a chance I am happy.
“I am also happy with the way that I played [on Monday night]. I had a lot of things to do, not only shot stopping but also dealing with crosses and the kicking. It is important for a keeper to play 90 minutes and get a feel for the game.”
Some would be discouraged by taking a ‘step-down’ to the second string, but not Fabianski. The Pole has lofty ambitions but he is content with his progress so far.
“I think it [my first year] has been OK, not bad,” he explained. “When I have played I have largely been happy with those appearances. For a first year in a new country as a young goalkeeper it has been a good experience and I hope the seasons to come will be better and better.
“If you have really big ambitions like I do, you always expect more and more. But I respect at the moment the results of Manuel and Jens have been really good.
“They, as goalkeepers, have much greater experience than me and I am patient and waiting for my chance. I am doing everything in my power when I do play, and in training.
“I hope next season my position will be better. But yes of course I am happy to be here.”
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