With sc Heerenveen, Andries Noppert won 2-1 against FC Twente in their own Abe Lenstra Stadium on Sunday afternoon, so the keeper can focus on the Dutch. When asked if he knows what to take with him, Noppert has a witty answer. “I think the most important thing is that I bring my gloves,” he said in front of the cameras of ESPN.
The brand new the Dutch international had to fish after two minutes on Sunday afternoon, although he could not do much about it himself. Teammate Milan van Ewijk played the ball back to Noppert too short, allowing Virgil Misidjan to score on behalf of FC Twente. Thanks to goals from the same Van Ewijk and Pawel Bochniewicz, Heerenveen still won. With the three points in his pocket, Noppert can now focus on the the Dutch squad.
For the cameras of ESPN Noppert commented on his the Dutch election. When asked what he will be doing tomorrow, he replied: “I’m going to pack my briefcase. Tomorrow I will go to Zeist and see what the intention is.” It is clear to Noppert what he should in any case take with him. “Yes I was called about that, but I think the most important thing is that I bring my gloves and my football boots. So it’s going to be okay and I’m looking forward to it. I look forward.”
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Leo Oldenburger also mentioned that as a newcomer he might have to shake a few hands to introduce himself. “Well I think I should shake hands with everyone! And that’s not bad at all, those guys have a lot of experience and it’s very nice to be among them.” But Noppert doesn’t just come to shake hands, he also wants to assert himself. “It’s not just fun, but also show what you’re worth. That’s the most important thing. I have to show it myself and that’s in my hands. For the rest, someone else makes a choice about that. This is already a great bonus. certainly but above all: hard work”, he concluded resolutely.