Martin Dubravka eager to make amends
January 5, 2019
Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has apologised to his team-mates and vowed to make amends after his error in the defeat to Manchester United.
The former Sparta Prague stopper has been a revelation since he joined the club in January 2018, but he made a blunder during Wednesday’s 2-0 defeat.
He palmed Marcus Rashford’s free-kick straight into the path of Romelu Lukaku before Rashford then sealed the win himself.
The Magpies fan favourite insists he will not shy away from his mistake and he is determined to respond starting with Saturday’s FA Cup meeting with Blackburn Rovers at St James’ Park.
“The first goal affected the game. It was, of course, my fault because I tried to save it, but unfortunately the ball moved a little bit and I was not able to capture the rebound,” Dubravka told the Chronicle Live.
“Unfortunately we lost the game but we were very close to getting a draw, so it’s disappointing. I have to say sorry to my team-mates and the fans because we were trying to get some points from them.
“Regardless of the competition, it’s good that we have another game so quickly because you feel much better after this game.
“Hopefully we will beat Blackburn, go through in the Cup, and then that gives everyone some confidence. Chelsea will be crucial for us, because every game and every point is vital for us.”
Newcastle remain 1.67 favourites for the game, with the draw 3.80, while Blackburn Rovers are 5.00 to win the contest in the north east.
