Brobbey's England Form Earns Him Netherlands Recall
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| Brobbey credits Premier League for growth | Foto: onze sportredactie |
Brian Brobbey's move to Sunderland has been a success, and his impressive form has earned him a recall to the Netherlands squad after a year-long absence.
Brobbey's move to Sunderland has been a success, with the striker scoring crucial goals...
Brian Brobbey's move to Sunderland has been a success, and his impressive form has earned him a recall to the Netherlands squad after a year-long absence. The striker is set to start against Norway in a World Cup warm-up match, replacing the injured Memphis Depay.
Brobbey's performances in the Premier League have caught the attention of the Netherlands coach, who is looking for options up front. With Depay out, Brobbey's experience and goalscoring ability make him a strong contender for a starting spot against Norway and potentially the World Cup.
Brian Brobbey's performances in the Premier League have impressed Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman, and the 24-year-old has been recalled to the squad ahead of the World Cup finals. Brobbey's move to Sunderland has given him a new lease on his career, and he's making the most of it.
'I Needed a New Challenge' - Brobbey
“I think I needed a new challenge,” Brobbey said about his decision to leave Ajax and join Sunderland, citing frustration with his time in the Dutch league. His new surroundings seem to be agreeing with him, and he's reaping the rewards with a spot in the Netherlands squad.
Brian Brobbey's winning goal for Sunderland in the weekend derby against Newcastle United has earned him praise, and Dutch coach Ronald Koeman attributes this success to Brobbey's improved fitness. “In the Netherlands, you can still play and be important even if you are less fit. That is not possible in the Premier League,” Ronald Koeman said.
Brobbey's move to Sunderland has been a success, with the striker scoring crucial goals, including the winner against Newcastle. Koeman believes Sunderland's demanding style of play has contributed to Brobbey's improvement, saying “Sunderland is doing great. And they are focused on giving everything until the very last second. That is very different from what we have in the Netherlands.”
Brobbey himself credits the Premier League's physicality for his growth, stating “I just play a lot more matches. Your body gets used to that... It (Premier League football) is more physical, but that suits me well. I am now playing against tough defenders.”
“That is also due to the club he plays for. Sunderland is doing great. And they are focused on giving everything until the very last second. That is very different from what we have in the Netherlands.”
Brobbey agreed. “I just play a lot more matches. Your body gets used to that,” he told Dutch NOS television.
“It (Premier League football) is more physical, but that suits me well. I am now playing against tough defenders.”
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Brobbey has also made strides with his finishing. “In our team, you get a maximum of one or two chances per match. They just have to go in, so you become extra sharp in front of goal. At Ajax, you get at least four or five chances per match.
“Of course, I want to do my best and score goals,” he said of his ambitions with the Dutch side this week. They also play Ecuador in Eindhoven on Tuesday.
“It would be wonderful to be the striker for the Dutch national team. I am working hard for it,” Brobbey added.
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