Wojciech Szczesny tells the story against himself. It comes from his first season on loan at Roma from Arsenal in 2015-16 and it shines a light on his levels of assurance but also his self-awareness. After a good deal of anticipation, the Japanese restaurant, Zuma, has opened in Rome and Szczesny, who knows the chain from London, wants a table. The Poland and Juventus goalkeeper has a contact who he calls and it is at this point when it is easy to imagine him styling it out. However, the answer is no. The eaterie cannot accommodate him. Back at training, Daniele De Rossi mentions how he and Francesco Totti, the captain, fancy going to Zuma. “Forget it mate, I’ve already tried,” is...
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