Out-of-favour Lehmann plunged his Gunners future into doubt on
Tuesday by revealing he felt "humiliated" by his ongoing omission
from the side.
The 37-year-old keeper was also disparaging of Almunia in an
interview with German pay-tv station Premiere, declaring: "Almunia
hasn't shown that he can win us matches just yet.
"I have been through this situation once and know how the other
keeper is situated mentally. I can't imagine he will handle
this."
But Almunia, who has tightened his grip on the number one jersey
with a run of six clean sheets in the last seven matches, has taken
the outburst in his stride.
"I'm not worried about that (Lehmann's comments). Nothing can
disturb me and nothing can turn my mind on to other things," said
the 30-year-old.
"I don't want turn my mind to other things. I only want to win
games for Arsenal. I don't care about any other aspect.
"I will stay positive. The goalkeeping position is a difficult
position.
"I've been here almost three years without playing in the league.
It's normal for people to assess the situation.
"I forget the past now I'm playing. It's not a problem. I don't
care about pressure. I only want to play well.
"If I read the papers and listen to what other people say about me
and all these things, then I'd will turn crazy. I don't want
that.
"When I'm playing well I honestly don't mind other things that are
happening.
"Maybe if I was playing badly I would be more worried. But now for
me life is fantastic and I want to take my chance."
