In years to come, Vitezslav Jaros may look back on the night of October 30, 2024 as a key moment in his career.
The Czech goalkeeper earned his first senior appearance for Liverpool with an eye-catching performance. Save 5 times Most notable from the Reds’ 3-2 win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup was his stunning reaction to deny Simon Adingra early in the second half.
During post-match exchanges between the two sides, the 23-year-old’s positioning colleague from the opposing team became a subject of particular interest.
Verbruggen was asking everything about Jaros.
As reported by Paul Gorst liverpool echoBrighton goalkeeper Bad Verbruggen asked Reds goalkeeper Fabian Oté a series of questions in the tunnel at the Amex Stadium.
The Seagulls stopper is believed to have inquired about Jaros’ age and nationality as well as his preferred kick and where he was previously on loan at Anfield.
Ote praised the 22-year-old for the Czech goalkeeper’s heroics in stopping the aforementioned Adingla. ‘One of the best saves I’ve seen in a long time’.
Jaros definitely stood out last night.
Verbruggen is a year younger than Jaros, but has experience at a much higher level. 50 times more Despite combining Brighton and the Netherlands, having an impromptu Q&A with Otte after last night’s game speaks volumes about the Seagulls custodian’s desire to improve.
Jaros is unlikely to feature regularly for Liverpool this season unless Caoimhin Kelleher joins Alisson Becker on the treatment table. However, his performance at the Amex suggests he could be given further appearances by Arne Slot in the coming months.
The 23-year-old is already earning plaudits in just his second senior appearance for United. And with Giorgi Mamardashvili coming to Merseyside next summer, the Czech ‘keeper could become a wanted man for several clubs keen to give him regular playing time.
Even if Jaros fails to establish himself at Anfield in the long term, we wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if FSG bring in a decent transfer fee for him before he succeeds elsewhere.
