Legendary German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann said England goalkeeper Joe Hart is not world class, and for some reason this was taken as controversial by the types of English newspapers that spend a lot of time reporting how expensive Romelu Lukaku's car is.
Really, it shouldn't be controversial. Joe Hart is not and has never been world class. I do not possess the the ability to see into the future, but I'm guessing Hart won't be world class there, either.
Joe Hart has committed 6 defensive errors this season, Josip Posavec (Palermo GK) is the only player in Europe's top 5 leagues to make more. pic.twitter.com/gFy9PJE8d7
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 22, 2017
It's not fair to lump ridiculous expectations on Hart. He is not good. He is shaky. Shakiness is not a quality I'm looking for in a goalkeeper. People will keep pretending he's good because he'd English and looks like Prince Charming, but actually he is bad. He is England's number one by default because all the other English goalkeepers are even worse.
Free Joe Hart from the tyranny of expectations. Let the man live his life. He is bad, and that's fine.
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