Andres Neubert, who At 2.03 meters (6.66 ft) it is the tallest player in the world Cup , made Unexpected international debut for Holland on Monday to come out on behalf of one of The biggest surprises of The tournament.
Dutch veteran coach Louis van Gaal has a flair for inflict a shock or two but capture 28-year- ancient to protect goal in World Cup on Monday win over Senegal was one of for him more outrageous moves.
However, the giant goalkeeper Heerenveen with a total of Only 32 impressions in Top Dutchman, never set foot wrong As is made a bunch of Great saves and kept a clean sheet in Winning 2-0 at Al Thumama Stadium.
Brilliant crowned rise for a player Quick to admit: “This is it also Strange to me, until a few weeks ago, I wasn’t expecting that.
“that it special. You are dream This, I didn’t think it was possible. As a little boy everyone dreams of being of That, later don’t assume that. if anyone “I can do it, me,” he told Dutch TV NOS.
Van Gaal was also pleased. “Not a bad choice,” he exclaimed in Dutch TV studio. I chose him because he is player in appearance.”
Just two years ago, Nobert parents They were advising him to withdraw from the programme game He suggested his girlfriend sign up with Police after the meniscus injury Saw FC Dordrecht fail to extend his contract and left him without a club for six months.
But in The space of Two years of things changed Significantly.
would already It has been dream year for Nobert having been signed before the season by his childhood club heerenveen, of He is a strong supporter.
It started out as a beginner in clubselect up From home for He trains by bus where another passenger is Hakim Ziyech, who participated in the World Cup for Morocco.
Norbert didn’t succeed at first, moving for the Dutch second division Then the second division club Foggia, where he played only eight games.
In Go Ahead Eagles last season earned new chance And he didn’t look backhis fast rise peaked in for him first hat on Monday.
“Louis van Gaal told me I had to play like I do on my own clubbut in with a different look. I just The balls must stop. Does it make sense that I started a program game? So what’s the right time? “
“In the Netherlands we all complain that we don’t have it good guards, but then it’s on you give boys a chance. I don’t care if it makes sense, I do best And that’s all I can do.”
