Spain: Luca Zidane, a style inspired by Neuer that impresses! (Video)

Starting for the third consecutive match with Leganés, Luca Zidane continues his impressive performances without conceding a goal, showcasing his ball control and reigniting the competition for the goalkeeper position.

Luca Zidane is making the most of the opportunity presented to him at Leganés. After being included in the starting eleven following Raúl Fernández's red card against Oviedo, the Algerian international remains unbeaten, having not conceded a goal in three matches, totaling around 245 minutes of invincibility. This streak is helping him gain important points in the goalkeeper hierarchy.

Beyond his three matches without conceding, it is primarily his ability to play with the ball that impresses. Zidane is heavily involved in his team's build-up play, unafraid to play short under pressure or to aim directly for his more advanced teammates.

Several of his interventions far from his goal line, with a certain degree of risk, at times evoke the role of a sweeper-keeper popularized by Manuel Neuer.

This technical skill is not new for the 28-year-old goalkeeper, who was trained at Real Madrid. However, at Leganés, it now seems perfectly integrated into his coach's playing system.

The competition is about to get interesting. Raúl Fernández has already served his suspension and has rejoined the squad, but Zidane has been kept as the starter for the match against Las Palmas.

Having gone three matches without conceding a goal, it will be difficult to remove him from the team. It remains to be seen if this confidence will be reaffirmed next Sunday against Tenerife.

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