Senne Lammens didn’t arrive at Manchester United on a golden chariot — more like a rescue boat in turbulent waters. United’s goalkeeping woes had become meme material, with fans wondering if the club’s next move was to recall Edwin van der Sar from retirement. Amid that chaos came Lammens, the 23-year-old Belgian nicknamed “Baby Courtois,” exuding the serenity of a monk at Old Trafford.
According to sources, Lammens impressed the coaching staff in training and made his mark with a commanding debut against Sunderland — a game that finally saw United keep a clean sheet without divine intervention. The question now: can he stop Liverpool’s front line from turning him into a viral clip?
Why Everyone Suddenly Loves Senne Lammens
The moment he pulled off a reflex save that made fans spill their tea, Senne Lammens became United’s new cult hero. His style? Minimal drama, maximum composure — a trait rarer than silverware in Manchester these days. According to teammates, he is an ice-cold coolie when the pressure is on, the type of man who would read Dostoevsky before the derby.
The Old Trafford faithful, who are known to be extremely difficult to appeal to are also serenading him. “Schmeichel in disguise!” they sing, half-joking, half-praying.
Author’s Take: Keep the Gloves on the Kid
Here’s the thing — Altay Bayindir might be more experienced, but right now, Lammens is the man with momentum. You don’t bench calmness when your defense looks like a Shakespearean tragedy. Amorim would be wise to keep Senne Lammens in goal against Liverpool. Let him prove that poise still beats panic in modern football.
Because if he keeps this up, the “Baby Courtois” tag won’t just stick — it might evolve into “Big Senne Energy.”Because if he keeps this up, the “Baby Courtois” tag won’t just stick — it might evolve into “Big Senne Energy.”
And who knows? By Sunday night, if Senne Lammens denies Liverpool again, memes will turn into murals, and Manchester might just find its next cult icon guarding the posts.
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