Robin Olsen: from Roma reject to a giant for Sweden at Euros | Marcus Christenson
28-Jun-2021 16:07:17 | Guardian
The goalkeeper was described as a ‘monster’ by the Spanish press and is having another fine major tournament
Yes, it is that Robin Olsen. The goalkeeper who has failed to establish himself at Roma and been loaned out twice, the one who made only seven league appearances in eight months for Everton in 2020-21 and the one who was accused of taking “100 years” to react in a game against Atalanta.
For Sweden, however, the 31-year-old seems like a transformed person. Clark Kent becomes Superman, especially at major tournaments. At Euro 2020 he has made some jaw-dropping saves against Spain, Slovakia and Poland, and was included in L’Équipe’s team of the tournament after the first round of games.
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