Recently, Kluivert Jr. was interviewed by Espn, during which he talked about the sense of belonging that De Rossi gave him, the future of the Dutch national team, and his future in Rome.
Trigoria's kittens play in the afternoon sun, rolling on the ground and playing with a rope hanging from a parasol. It was a warm afternoon at a Roman training base, but the ashtrays were piled high with cigarette butts and plastic cups, and coffee spilled everywhere, making the place look like a cemetery.
Last September, Roma fans were still celebrating the victory of the derby, and it seemed that their top four in the league were just around the corner, but now the situation of the team seems to force them to change such "habits". Zagnolo's rise does excite everyone, but so far the situation for the team has been so frustrating for everyone.
After last season, the expectations of all Roma fans for the team have increased. Usually you see the best in coaching in your second year. Di Francesco gave people a sense of readiness in his debut show, and when the sun began to set, he would stand on the sidelines and loudly encourage his disciples, constantly correcting their mistakes. That's exactly what Di Francesco wants, he wants to change the mentality of the team, he doesn't want the team to repeat the tragedy of the 7-1 defeat to Fiorentina in the cup, nor does he want to see the tragedy of the loss to Bologna and Spaal. At the same time, he doesn't want to suffer from missing out on opportunities against Chievo, Napoli, Cagliari and Atalanta.
Whenever Rome looks ready to take off and is about to leave its troubles behind, this talented right one starts to go downhill. However, in the previous 1-1 draw with Milan, although Milan started with Piatek, Roma still equalized with Zaniolo's goal, they still did not give up in the booing, and regained their confidence.
Playing in that hostile environment is not easy, and not everyone is Serbian full-back Kolarov – the full-back who has bravely faced accusations from Roma fans in recent weeks. However, such a situation is definitely an eye-opener for a new child.
Justin Kluivert will not turn 20 until May, but he seems to have been performing on the football stage for many years. There are many reasons for this, he has a very influential star father, and he has a bright future at Ajax. After the Europa League final in Stockholm two years ago, Justin Kluivert was pulled aside by Mourinho – people must have been very curious about what they were talking about.
In June 2018, Justin Kluivert appeared at Roma, and the team's sports director said: "I received a lot of praise at this time, not only because of the sale of Alisson in a record-breaking way (at the time), I didn't like to do that, but I believed it was right and for what we were building for." The sports director reminded reporters that while some were still questioning whether Kluivert Jr.'s addition would really boost the team's competitiveness, the player was "the player everyone wants."
So far, what we remember is the moment when the Dutch teenager wore a Roma shirt and shone on the pitch. In the season opener, Kluivert Jr. came off the bench and assisted Dzeko in a Van Basten-esque goal to help the team beat Turin. As for the other moments, there was his Roma debut. He broke through Genoa's defenders in an unimaginable way, breaking through the opponent's gate. But like Yundale, which suddenly rose this time last year, people are showing off their more powerful skills in other Kluiverts – and it is indeed understandable for a young player who has landed in a new country and needs to learn a new language and incorporate a new style.
"The level of play here is higher." Kluivert Jr. said, "That's why I chose to come here, there's a higher level here. Now I expect more from myself. I want to get better every day. It doesn't matter how old you are. ”
"I think when you're ready for the next step, you have to do it. I feel like I'm ready for the next step. ”
Watch Kluivert Jr. train and you'll notice a few things. When the team is in possession, he is always ready to "wait for an opportunity", he is waiting for a signal, and then accelerating like the wind. When the opponent has the ball, Kluivert Jr. will be fully focused on the defense. He's working very hard defensively and he's got a great offensive ability, and that's what Di Francesco wants and the player Roma team needs. In Kluivert Jr.'s own view, since his transfer from the Dutch First Division to Serie A, he has also experienced a huge difference in this regard.
He said: "Here, they will really fight together. This is where it is really different. ”
In addition, Kluivert Jr. explained that playing wingers at Ajax and Roma is also "very different". "In the Netherlands, it's a kind of 'standing on the sidelines, getting the ball and attacking', while at Roma you need to cut in more inwards and keep cruising up front. I think it made me a better player. I am studying hard for my future development and hope that one day I will be able to play any role. ”
Like Salah, who once played for Roma, Cruivet Jr. was most notable in Rome about his speed – he was really fast and perfect for Di Francesco's straight-up style of playing. However, when asked if he was the fastest player on the team, he was very modest.
"I've heard that Manolas is the fastest runner." Kluivert Jr. said, "He's running very fast. ”
The Greek defender impressed Kluivert Jr.: "The craziest guy in the dressing room is, of course, Manolas, who is like... How to say it... Like a boss. He was always joking about something, he was a good guy. ”
Roma captain De Rossi, although the three-month injury time has prevented him from showing his leadership on the pitch, he is also doing his best to make Cruyvet Jr. feel like home. Kluivert Jr. said: "De Rossi speaks English very well, and when I came here, he helped me through all the difficulties. He helped me a lot on the first day. When people like him are respecting you and taking care of you this, that feeling is very good. It was perfect. ”
Kluivert Jr. also makes up Italian when he rests, and the word "eat" is best used in his Italian vocabulary.
"The food here is amazing." Kluivert Jr. said, "My favorite food is... I actually like to eat a lot. Their pasta here is great. And some food I haven't seen. Some of the food I don't even know the name of, but it tasted great. The italian rice was also great, risotto, asparagus and the like. Of course, I also like to add some chicken. Very good. ”
Little Kluivert doesn't have a little shelf, he's very likable, he doesn't fortify at all. And it seems that there is nothing special about it other than his speed. He wouldn't allow himself to appear in Trigoria like a superstar. Like full-back Florenzi driving a Modern car to training, Kluivert Jr. was happy with the wise choice he had made.
"I bought a Fiat." Little Kluivert smiled and said, "This is the best car here." It's a great car. I can go anywhere by car. You can park your car anywhere. I loved that car. ”
Driving in Rome, though, is not for the faint of heart.
"The traffic here is crazy." Kluivert Jr. said, "There are potholes everywhere here. If you're not careful, the wheels can be turned upside down. But it also keeps you sharp. The same goes for on the pitch, you have to be sharp at all times. On the road, on the pitch, everyone is driving a fast car, you have to be careful. It allows you to concentrate. ”
With the Champions League battle reigniting, Porto will travel to Rome on Tuesday for their first leg in the Champions League quarter-finals. Kluivert Jr. clearly wants to continue to do miracles for the team.
Last October, Kluivert Jr. scored a goal against Plzeň, making him the youngest Champions League scorer in Roma's history, which once again underscored how young he was. His former Ajax teammates De Ligt and Frankie De Jong may be players who are now in more concern than Kluivert Jr., but it is worth noting that the former is the same age as Kluivert Jr., while the latter is only 21 years old, and the rise of the three of them also means that Dutch football will have a fairly bright future.
"I think the future is bright. Although there was a time when things weren't good because the good players of the past had already gone through the top and they were getting older. ”
"Players younger than us are on the rise, and we are getting older and we are improving. You look at the Legion of Orange, and now it's back... I think we'll be able to go very far. ”
Cruyvet Jr. is very pleased to see Frankie De Jong moving to Barca at the end of the season. "It's unbelievable, it's a fantastic transfer. He loves to play football, he just wants to play football, that's Barcelona. ”
When his father played for Barcelona, Cruyvet Jr. was still young, so he didn't remember what his father looked like, but whenever he remembered that his father once competed with Barca celebrities, he still felt excited and happy. When he mentioned Rivaldo, those amber eyes lit up.
When Kluivert Jr. watched an interview with his father , in the 1995 Champions League final , the 18-year-old Kluivert scored a winning goal for Ajax. Apparently, Cruyvit Jr. didn't know about it, because when his father retired, he was only 10 years old— and Kluivert Jr. seemed quite proud.
Kluivert Jr. said: "I don't think there are many people who can do something like this at such a young age, and this is a very special moment in his life. ”
Naturally, Kluivert Jr. also wanted to create his own special moment. Roma hope his goal in the Champions League win against Pilsen is just the beginning.
'I'm looking forward to scoring more goals. Kluivert Jr. said.
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