The Spanish shot-stopper is of the opinion that even though he has been performing for La Blaugrana, he is never sure about his spot in the first team.
The Spanish goalkeeper, Victor Valdes, recently admitted that his first-team spot in Barcelona is never a guarantee.
Valdes has been performing phenomenally for Barcelona since he was made the first-choice goalkeeper. However, the Catalan shot-stopper believes that it is never a guarantee that he will play in the first team as the competition is very high.
Valdes’ direct rival for the first-team spot is the Spanish goalkeeper, Jose Manuel Pinto.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pinto-c30032 always plays for Barcelona whenever they compete in the Copa del Rey, and he rarely misses a match during the cup competition.
However, there is no doubt that Valdes is a first-choice player for the Catalan giants and he always comes first in the pecking order.
Victor Valdes has played more than 300 games for Barcelona, and that is a proof to support the fact that the Spaniard has been giving first-team performances time and time again for Barcelona.
Even though he is considered to be a vital part of the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 team, he is always second when it comes to the Spanish national team.
Valdes’ direct opponent in La Furia Roja is the Real Madrid player and Spain’s captain, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815.
Even though Valdes has been performing phenomenally for Barcelona, he believes that his first team spot is never guaranteed and while speaking about this matter, Valdes said:
"This is my 11th season and I have always said the same thing. I have never felt that I’m the number one choice and I never will do.”
"I have seen everything and until the very last day I come to the Ciutat Esportiva, I won’t feel assured of my place."
Barcelona are currently playing their pre-season friendly fixtures and their recent game was against the French side, PSG.
Valdes was selected for that game, but eventually it was Jose http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pinto who stood between the posts after Valdes was substituted and Pinto was the player who conceded two goals as the match ended 2-2.
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