Leno reveals bench problems

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has revealed that he does not like sitting on the sidelines while playing for Germany.

The Gunners custodian is back up to Barcelona’s Merc Andre Ter Stegen. Both keepers are 27 years old and Leno has revealed he is not happy to be on the bench.

“It’s hard to sit on the bench, you have to be honest about that,” Leno said to Stuttgarter Zeitung/Nachrichten (via Sport1). “There is no other nation in the world with this power density in goal. You have to put yourself forward, constantly offer yourself in training and always work on yourself.

“I do not wish anyone any injury, never – but when Rene Adler injured before the 2010 World Cup, Manuel Neuer suddenly came on the move, and he has changed goalkeeping. It can go that fast sometimes.”

“Kindergarten is over, we do not have to be the best friends to work well together and have fun,” he said.

Leno is no stranger to being on the bench and coming to make an impact. Last season, it was Cech at Arsenal, who he replaced once the experienced goalie was injured and there was no looking back.