The Macedonian international understands that the competition for places is immense at Eintracht Frankfurt, and knows that it will be difficult for him to reclaim his number one role from Kevin Trapp
Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oka-Nikolov-c28352 is prepared as he knows that his playing career at the German side is nearing an end. The player has spent his entire career at the Eagles spanning more than two decades. He joined the
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/U-17-Youth-team-c40787 in 1991 from Darmstadt and has remained with the club through thick and thin.
The veteran shot-stopper has been demoted to the bench by new signing Kevin Trapp and looks unlikely to get first team action anytime soon. His current deal will expire next year. Trapp transferred from fierce rivals Kaiserslautern
and has been handed regular place in the side since his arrival.
Nikolov has played 371 games for Die Adler and is among the one-club men. The custodian is ready to deal with things in the twilight of his professional career and is 38 years old. He knows that at best he can only play a maximum
of two years or so.
"It's about facing your final phase as a player; you have to be aware of that. I do not have many years left," he said.
The experienced man admitted that he knew Kevin was too good a competition and was practical in dealing with the situation. He further added that the season has started well for the summer signing and the club.
"It's a fact this summer I said I would be unable to beat Kevin for the first-team job as goalkeeper. I knew it would be a tough season for me in terms of first-team action. You have to be realistic,” he mused.
"It has worked out well for Kevin and the whole first team in the current season so far,” he added.
"Kevin is a good enough goalkeeper for the first team - his performances have convinced me of that," he concluded.
Nikolov stated that Trapp is a top goalkeeper and can do a great http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 for them this term. He is very impressed by the youngster.
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