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| Jens Lehmann is determined to prove Jurgen Klinsmann was right to choose him as Germany’s number one by helping Arsenal finish the season strongly. Lehmann and Oliver Kahn had been alternating in goal since 2004 when Klinsmann was appointed, but the Germany coach last week decided the Gunners keeper was his first choice. It rewarded 36-year-old Lehmann for his impressive performances which have helped Arsenal reach the semi-final of the Champions League, while Kahn has struggled for Bayern Munich. “If you know the coach had to make a difficult decision, you want to do everything to fulfil his confidence, and that is my aim for the next weeks,” said Lehmann. “My first priority is to do everything I can with Arsenal.” Klinsmann’s decision capped a wonderful week for Lehmann following the birth of his third child. The former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper, who has been capped 29 times compared to Kahn’s 84, also felt a degree of sympathy for his rival. “I’m obviously delighted,” said Lehmann on Arsenal TV Online. “I was a bit surprised at the time because it was announced in the beginning of May. “He just said he thinks I’m better for the team and, with the way he wants to play, he prefers me as goalkeeper. It was obviously a difficult decision. “I know how it is not to be picked as number one, it makes me sad.” | ||
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