Gabriel Slonina may not have to attend lengthy to earn his Barnsley debut.
Slonina is ready to characteristic for the English League One aspect on Tuesday within the first spherical of the EFL Cup vs. Wigan Athletic. The U.S. males’s nationwide crew goalkeeper joined on a season-long mortgage from English Premier League aspect Chelsea within the newest chapter of his skilled profession.
After spending final season within the Belgian Professional League, Slonina now stays in England for the chance to earn constant minutes with a promotion contender in Barnsley.
Darrell Clarke’s males misplaced 2-1 on Friday of their aggressive opener vs. Mansfield City and may obtain a troublesome take a look at from fellow promotion chasers Wigan on Tuesday evening. A optimistic debut for Slonina could possibly be what helps him seize the No. 1 spot from 28-year-old Ben Killip because the early phases of the brand new marketing campaign rolls on.
“Gaga [Slonina] had an awesome preseason, he obtained minutes with the USA nationwide crew and with Chelsea, so he’s able to get on and present what he can do,” Clarke advised reporters Monday.
Slonina made 34 appearances for Belgian aspect Eupen final season and total has 77 first crew appearances beneath his belt to this point.
He’ll joined by fellow American Donovan Pines within the Barnsley squad this season.