Ex-Liverpool goalie sets a new record with a 704-minute clean sheet streak.
Kamil Grabara was one of six Liverpool players sold last summer, and he's had a fantastic season with FC Copenhagen so far, with his name now being added to the record books.Kamil Grabara was one of six Liverpool players sold last summer, and he's had a fantastic season with FC Copenhagen so far, with his name now being added to the record books.The 23-year-old spent five years on Liverpool's books, three of which he spent on loan at Huddersfield Town in the Championship and twice with AGF Aarhus to get professional experience.
The overconfident and opinionated kid has matured into a trustworthy first-choice goalkeeper for Copenhagen, who are closing in on a Danish Superliga title.
Grabara has been crucial to the team's success, appearing in all 24 league games so far and keeping 14 clean sheets.With eight games remaining in the Championship Round, Copenhagen now has a nine-point lead over Midtjylland, due to a 1-0 win over their closest rivals on Sunday.
Grabara kept his eighth consecutive clean sheet in the league, extending his streak without conceding to 704 minutes, making the game notable beyond the points total in the table.It is thanks to this figure that the Polish goalkeeper has set a new record in the Danish Super League, with no opponent having been able to breach his net since November 28.
Grabara's 704 minutes break a record that had stood for 23 years, previously held by Jan Hoffmann, who went 678 minutes without conceding in the Danish first flight in 1999.
He won't have to wait long to try to improve his record, as Copenhagen returns to action on Thursday against Silkeborg, the lowest-ranked team in the Championship Round.Grabara has made 36 appearances across all competitions this season, keeping 19 clean sheets and conceding only 24 goals – five fewer than Alisson in five fewer games.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: During the preseason friendly encounter between Liverpool FC and Torino FC at Anfield, goalkeepers Kamil Grabara (left) and Loris Karius (right) compete. (Photo courtesy of David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
His performances have piqued the curiosity of potential suitors, and he has been called up to Poland's first squad twice, in November and March, however he has yet to earn a cap.
If a transfer does happen, Liverpool agreed to a 20% sell-on fee with Copenhagen as part of the £3 million transaction back in January.
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