The PSG goalkeeper was decisive in preventing the Albiceleste from beating Costa Rica
Not having the usual rhythm of play was not a problem for Keylor Navaswho stood out during the game between Costa Rica y Argentinadeveloped this Tuesday in Los Angeles California.
The 37-year-old goalkeeper was the great figure in this match that ended in victory for the Albiceleste by a score of 3-1.
Navas wore the captain’s armband, of course he continues to be the main reference in a team that is going through a moment of change, but he continues to put all his experience at the service of his country and this Tuesday he stood out with his performance.
In total he had eight chances in which he participated, of which six were decisive in keeping Costa Rica alive.
Keylor Navas, captain of the Costa Rica National Team Getty Images
Two of them were to Alejandro Garnacho, to whom he said no with a shot entering the area that he repelled with his hands and then with a bail in which he ended up sending it to the corner kick.
He also appeared clearing still ball plays, such as when Nicolás Otamendi sent him a strong header and he dropped to send it away from the goal line.
But his memorable performance did not stop there and at the beginning of the second half he was once again transcendental, stopping a shot by Enzo Fernández that was marked with a goal since Keylor Navas He had thrown himself in the opposite direction, but he just raised his leg and was able to kick the ball to drown out the shout for a goal.
Although the three goals with which Argentina won this friendly match came later, there was little they could do Keylor Navas to give him any direct responsibility, yes, he had one more after 86 minutes when Rodrigo De Paul escaped and saw how his attempt was deflected by the goalkeeper’s hands and one more at the end of the game, in which he was prevented from goal to Valentín Carboni.
The goalkeeper is in the final months of his contract with PSG, with whom he has barely played four games so far this season, but he showed that he is still a high-level figure.
Navas will be in the 2024 Copa América mid-year and then he could even explore the market to continue his career.