Dutch National Gate Weilbrugen was interviewed not long ago to talk about topics related to the national team and the future.
- Ronald Koeman made it clear that you are the top goalkeeper of the Netherlands
"It is gratifying to gain the trust of the coach, but it does not mean that you will be the best automatically. I have to prove myself every day. I think every international is fighting for the position. I don't pay much attention to this and just show the highest level in the club and the national team. We have excellent goalkeepers such as Robin Roves, Mark Fleken and Marco Bizot, which is a good thing for Dutch football and myself - this kind of competition drives me to improve. "
- The victory of last Sunday's 2-1 victory over Manchester City proves that you have been firmly in the main team
" This is a wonderful victory against one of the best teams in the world, and I'm glad that this situation (forced to accept rotation) has changed . The process is not easy, but it has become a thing of the past. I am eager to play as many games as possible and can now be achieved every week. "
--I have played 70 games for Brighton and 20 games for the national team
"These numbers are beautiful, but the players always pursue more. We continue to seek ways to improve. It is okay to stop occasionally to feel that being able to play for a good team, but I rarely do this. "
-You have never played in the Eredivisie before"My development path is indeed unique. When I was young, I chose to join Belgium because I believe it. Looking back, this choice is very successful. Playing to the Eredivisie was not my ultimate goal, and I am currently developing smoothly in England. "
--The top Dutch clubs lacked vision at the time?
"I don't think so. When I transferred to Anderlecht, I was just the third goalkeeper in Nijmegen. It was not a stunning performance that made other clubs miss the opportunity. Anderlecht saw my potential, which provided a good growth environment for young players. "
-Van der Sar, Stecklenburg and Cialisen
"I looked at them and thought: 'This is my goal '. I dreamed of playing for the Orange Legion and playing in the best Premier League in my heart. The pressure makes people sharp, and I choose to enjoy the process more. It is an honor to work with the best players in my mind every day. "
-ChatGPT's suggestions for you: improve stability and reduce occasional misses
"ChatGPT really says that? I think stability is really key , My goal is to be a reliable choice for the team and shine in decisive moments - this is the core value of the goalkeeper. Mistakes are inevitable, don't be afraid, but learn from them. "
-You rarely share your private life on social media
"I prefer to keep private space with relatives and friends. I am not an active social media user, I occasionally browse but not pay much attention to it. "
--A scandal with Barcelona, Bayern and other giants
" It is a certainty that the rumors with giants are, but I have not paid much attention to it. This summer I focus on recovering from knee injury and I really don't know the specific trends. Agents will handle these matters, and I will naturally know when it is necessary to make a choice. It is important to keep calm and move forward step by step, and the future will be shown before you. The focus of this week is the national team's World Cup qualifiers and strive to achieve good results. "