Wojciech Szczęsny left the football world stunned by confessing that he cannot catch the ball without feeling pain, due to an injury sustained over a decade ago. The Polish goalkeeper, now 36 years old and still with a year left on his contract at Barcelona, publicly revealed the daily suffering he faces since an unusual accident during his time at Arsenal.
The former Arsenal and Juventus icon, whose career spans twenty years, shared in a conversation with his former teammate Grzegorz Krychowiak on YouTube that the injury he suffered in 2008 continues to impact his daily life. Szczęsny explained that it all began during a training session at Arsenal's gym when he fractured both forearms while lifting weights. Since then, even the most mundane tasks have become a genuine challenge.
O MUNDIAL 2026 VIVE-SE COM A LEGO
Szczęsny himself did not hide his frustration: “It’s simply that I can’t catch the ball without feeling pain. There hasn’t been a single shot that I’ve saved without feeling something. It’s just that I’ve gotten used to the pain, and it’s a very unpleasant feeling,” the goalkeeper confessed during the interview. The suffering extends beyond the pitch: “Sometimes I can’t even take off the glove because I can’t undo the velcro and I have to ask for help. I can’t hold a bottle of water without dropping it or unscrew the cap. Normally, it takes me about an hour.”
O MUNDIAL 2026 VIVE-SE COM A LEGO
Despite the limitations, Szczęsny is not considering retiring from his career just yet. Aware of the constant speculation regarding a potential withdrawal, especially given his age, he responded clearly to those who see him as already out of the game. “I’m old enough to understand that every year there can be speculation about whether I can still play, whether I still want to play. I still want to play and I can still play, so I think we will talk a few more times after this Classic,” assured the Polish international, reaffirming his desire to continue on the big stages.
Szczęsny's immediate future thus remains linked to Barcelona, where he is expected to fulfill the remainder of his contract, countering rumors of an imminent retirement. The revelation of this chronic injury sheds new light on the goalkeeper's resilience, as he continues to perform at the highest level despite constant pain. The football world watches with admiration and concern as Szczęsny pushes physical and mental limits, refusing to be held back by an injury that has accompanied him since the beginning of his career.
NOW YOU CAN FOLLOW THE WORLD CUP WITH ALL THE INFORMATION – [HERE](https://mundialfutebol.com/)
Discover more from Apito Final
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
