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Switching and returning on time after a sprint, choosing when to start the duel and the duels themselves. For Esmee Brugts, that meant the most important parts she had to get used to in her new role at Orange. The job national coach Andries Jonker offered him and shared with 19-year-old Heinenoordse in November. “For the two friendlies against Costa Rica and Denmark. The national coach had in mind the last qualifying game for the World Cup against Iceland. Brugts made it 1-0 in the 90+3rd minute, editor’s note).”
At that time, the Orange will bank played with three central defenders and so-called wingers who served as additional wingers in the attack. “He continued this way of playing until November,” continued Brugts. “Against Costa Rica (November 11, editor’s note) I was left behind and I scored (the 4-0 in added time in the first half, editor’s note). Unfortunately, I had to leave at half-time because of an injury. system the national coach liked it. This week, I am well prepared for training and I am still helped. Janneke (Bijl, assistant national coach, editor’s note) is specially designated to support the two attackers converted into a winger (Victoria Pelova now plays right-back, editor’s note). She intervenes during training and then always gives her reaction and advice. Says what can be improved.
Brugts is satisfied with the help offered. “In my career, I’ve played everywhere up front. Everywhere in midfield. But not yet at the back. A completely different role than at my club. At PSV, I only played at before last season. I’m discovering new things about “It’s going in the right direction. I have now played three games with Orange. The left-back doesn’t seem strange to me anymore. That feeling will become even more familiar in the weeks to come.”
Over the past six months, she has often observed the behavior of left-backs on television. “Most teams in the Netherlands play in 4-3-3. It requires different tasks for a left-back than in 3-5-2. I can’t take on everything. Who am I think he’s a good left-back? Last year we played the French Tournament in Le Havre against France (February 22, 2022, editor’s note). I didn’t play that game, but I liked their left-back (Sakina Karchaoui of Paris Saint-Germain, editor’s note). likes to fulfill his role. keep the pressure on the ball.”
She does not yet know the names of the right-wing attackers of World Cup opponents Portugal, the United States and Vietnam. “Discussions about the competition have yet to take place. There is still plenty of time for that.” After last Sunday’s farewell game against Belgium in Kerkrade, the OranjeLeeuwinnen will first fly to Sydney on Friday to get used to the circumstances. The OranjeLeeuwinnen will train against South Korea on July 16 in the Australian metropolis. “The trip (twenty hours, editor’s note) is long. I’ve never been on a plane for so long. I hope I’ll be able to sleep as long as possible. Otherwise, I’ll just watch a few movies.”
She says she’s been deliberately avoiding Netflix as much as possible lately. “So there are lots of new series to watch, haha. It’s also nice for hotel stays. We’re alone in a room. Ideal for moments of rest. Watching a movie relaxes me. Can Maybe I’ll pick up the games again and the music I also like to listen to. I like everything. The Playlist, which we put together with the players and which is played in the locker room, is absolutely perfect. Guardian angel? No, not that one. It’s not my music, haha.”
She doesn’t know if she will be nervous later. “I played in a European Championship, but a World Cup? I realize that the whole world is watching. I find it exciting the way I handle it. An event like this cannot be compared to anything. ” Has she ever dreamed of the World Cup? “Of course, every footballer dreams of winning the World Cup. Me too, but of course it is very difficult. I hope we will do the best we can. A goal has not been clearly defined yet.”
She will have Lieke Martens in front of her on the left flank. “As a girl she was already my idol. At first it was strange to be on the pitch with her. Now you get used to it slowly. Our cooperation is excellent. We both want the ball in the foot but she also gives me She always says I should shoot more often She’s absolutely right about that but I often think there’s another player who is better off That has to do too with self-confidence, with pressure management.”
His parents Arie and Sandra and his brother Valentijn, who plays in a team of friends at VV Heinenoord, do not travel. “The journey and the stay are expensive. They will sit in front of the television. Put the alarm clock at night to see me in action against the United States (kick-off at 3am, editor’s note). Of course I will call daily.” She recently moved to Heinenoord. She emptied her room in a Bed and Breakfast in Eindhoven. A consequence of his decision not to renew his expiring contract with PSV after three successful seasons and to look for a new employer.
“I don’t want to rush. I don’t want to have to deal with that during the World Cup. I want to settle everything in the coming weeks and then make the right choice. Find the perfect club. I want to start again. being challenged. Every day. The Eredivisie is a great competition, but playing football abroad I can develop more. As a footballer, but also as a person. As a left winger, “It’s still my favorite job. The Premier League is a wonderful competition, the Bundesliga is also fun. I’ve always loved learning languages. It fits perfectly.”
She is fluent in English, successfully passed her final French exams at the Oud-Beijerland high school and took German lessons for two years. “I’ve always been better at it than in the exact subjects. After high school, I followed the Marketing course, which was set up especially for top athletes. I stopped it after a few months. Now I would like to develop myself more in the field of languages and in the future choose another course. I don’t know which one yet.”
These are concerns for later. During the World Cup, she celebrates her 20th birthday. “When someone celebrates his birthday with the national team, of course he sings for him. And he is treated. Cake, but healthy cake.” With whipped cream? “I don’t know. I’ll have to check that out, haha.” At that time, Orange played two of the three group matches. “I hope it will create an additional good mood.”
Orange will play the first match of the World Cup against Portugal on July 23. On July 27 and August 1, the United States and Vietnam are the adversaries. The Netherlands play all group matches in New Zealand. The first and the third in Dunedin, the second in Wellington.
