After four months without minutes, Leo Roman was bombarded with more than 40 Barça scoring chances and had to make up to 12 saves, a good day to wear his Valor Pro Next Gen CHR by SP Futbol. This is how to overcome inactivity.
Although RCD Mallorca lost 1-0 to FC Barcelona at the Lluis Companys, the big headline was another one: Leo Román, who reappeared after 13 games on the bench, became a real wall with 12 saves against 40 shots from FC Barcelona. And he did it wearing for the first time our SP Fútbol Valor Pro from the Next Gen CHR collection. A perfect case to talk about how a goalkeeper can transform inactivity into a great game.
Do not miss the summary of the match because Leo's recital is one that proves that talent does not rust if you work hard away from the spotlight. Even in the hardest moments you have to be prepared for when the opportunity arrives.
Some LESSONS FOR ANY GOALKEEPER to take away from this situation:
1. Train your mind as well as your goalkeeping: even when you feel invisible. Putting your arms down is making the decision easy for the coach and, if the opportunity ever comes, he won't find you prepared.
2. The importance of managing emotions. The first match after prolonged inactivity is usually a torrent of feelings. Try to control them. It is normal to feel nerves, use them to activate you, not to block you. It is easier said than done, but think that it happens to all of us, we all feel nerves before the matches. The way you manage them is what makes the difference.
3. Trust your material. A glove with a stable grip minimizes the "fear of failure". Be like Leo Roman, take the field with the best possible equipment. A pre-wash to activate the glove, a pre-match training to get the feel of it... And ready to arrive at the match with 100% of your grip!
Want to feel as confident as Leo Roman? Discover the Valor Pro Next Gen CHR and elevate your game even after a break.
