Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is keen to get more playing time and showcase his abilities.
The Turkish international made his debut for United last season in the FA Cup and has been patient waiting for another opportunity.
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With a busy schedule ahead, including Carabao Cup and Europa League matches, Bayindir hopes to get more minutes on the pitch.
Bayindir emphasized the importance of being ready for any opportunity in football.
“I need to be ready always and I’m just waiting,” he told United Review. “I’m just working hard and, if you are a football player, you don’t know when a chance can come to you. And you need to be ready.
“I’m working hard at the training ground and it’s just that I want to play. I need more of a chance to take. Of course, it’s important for a player and I can say, in football, you have to do different things in training and in a game. They are two different things. You can work hard and do everything on the training ground but you need to show yourself in the game.
“It’s more important because, if you will show yourself in the game, everyone can see it because, of course, you need to work hard and you need to show yourself on the training ground. But it’s two different things. Do you know what I mean? You need to show yourself in the game and on the pitch.
“I didn’t get a long time of chances last year, I was just playing one game. And it is not enough for my personality but, in life, anything can happen. You just need to be focused. You need to work hard and everything can change in this life.”
He acknowledged the difference between training and match performance, stating that players need to prove themselves in games.
The goalkeeper expressed his desire to contribute to Manchester United’s success and is determined to work hard to earn more playing time.
With his impressive skills and dedication, Bayindir could be a valuable asset for the team in the future.
The Turkish international keeper has yet to make an appearance this season but he is under contract until 2027 with the option to extend by an additional season.