Alphonse Areola has been superb for West Ham United this season, but something he did with headphones before the Newcastle game yesterday was quite possibly the best thing he’s done all season.
West Ham played host to Newcastle in the Premier League at the London Stadium yesterday, and Alphonse Areola was once again between the sticks for the Hammers.
The 30-year-old has been like a new signing for West Ham this season, and David Moyes‘ decision to promote him to the club’s number one goalkeeper has already been more than vindicated.
Areola is a terrific shot-stopper and his distribution and composure in possession is on another level to Lukasz Fabianski’s.
However, something he did yesterday would have made Moyes and the West Ham fans even prouder of the Frenchman…
Brilliant headphones gesture from Alphonse Areola before West Ham vs Newcastle game
The former Paris Saint-Germain, Fulham and Real Madrid goalkeeper held the hand of one of the mascots as they made their way out onto the pitch yesterday afternoon.
And Areola was seen wearing headphones along with the young mascot, so as not to make him feel like the odd one out, pictured here via ESPN:
Noise cancelling headphones are usually worn by children with autism because they are not comfortable with loud noises. They can also be used for youngsters with general anxiety, who are put on edge by loud noises.
What an incredibly human touch that was from Alphonse Areola before the West Ham vs Newcastle game and it’s a sign of how down to earth he is.
The fact that Areola wore headphones would have made the young boy feel so much more comfortable than he would otherwise have done. Well done to the Hammers stopper.
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