Swansea Was A Big Chance For Me

Friday, 31 October 2008, 9:10
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The goalkeeper – on loan from Birmingham City – has played in the last two games for the Swans – the 3-0 victory over Southampton at the Liberty and the 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Tuesday night.

And he could be in line for a hat-trick of appearances tomorrow at Doncaster although many believe that Roberto will turn to the more experienced Dimi Konstantopoulos.

However, whatever his manager decided, Krysiak is clearly happy to be at Swansea and getting the experience that he is.

Speaking to the Evening Post, the keeper said “When Dorus got injured I knew it would be a good chance and experience for me

“To play for a Championship club is a big opportunity and you don’t often see a 19-year-old keeper playing at this level.

“I have been waiting for this chance and I know I am still young and have a lot to learn.

“Every single mistake I make is because I am not an experienced player, but I am very keen to learn.

“Everyone makes mistakes and I think it is because of my age. But speaking to Roberto, Inaki, Dorus and Dimi really helps.

“I have watched Dorus and trained with Dimi and they have a lot of experience, which they are very keen to share.

“Dorus lives in the same building as me. I meet him in the morning before training and he talks me through games. He lets me know what I am doing right and wrong and I am thankful for that.

“With a few more games I can learn more.

“I was quite nervous before the Southampton game but that is natural because of my age

“But when Dimi arrived it was between us to play. Roberto called me into his office two hours before the game and told me I had impressed him in the reserves and in training so I would play.

“I never played before in a big stadium like the Liberty. It is a fantastic atmosphere during the game and I am learning all the time.

“It has been great to play with experienced guys in front of me. They really help you settle into the game.

“I wasn’t very busy against Southampton but what I did I think I did well. From my opinion it was great because as a team you don’t want your keeper to be busy.

“I was very busy against Wolves and the weather conditions weren’t the best because we played in snow โ€” which I’ve never played in before.

“Now we focus on the next game, which I don’t want to say I will be playing in because it is now my decision.

“I will know on matchday and if Roberto wants me to play I will be ready. I am sure it will be another great experience for me.

“I think I have done well so far and staying at Swansea would be good for me

“I am trying my best in training and the games to prove myself and give myself a chance to play in the next game.

“I don’t know where-else I could get a chance at this level.

“If Roberto gives me another chance and signs me for a long time that would be brilliant โ€“ I would appreciate that.

“If not I would have to try and get some games with another team. Other than that, I would have to speak to Birmingham and see what happens there.

“But I have really enjoyed it so far. Everyone has been so supportive.

“The fans start singing ‘super keeper’, and that made me feel very happy,” said Krysiak.

“After the game I wanted to go to them and ask them to chant my country. I didn’t, although that would be great.

“So, If I am playing, if the fans could sing Poland Poland โ€” which in my language is Polska Polska โ€” that would give me a big lift.”

Images courtesy of Getty Images, Athena Picture Agency and Swansea City Football Club.

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