After the Europa League Quarterfinals, Dutch captain Van Dyke was interviewed by AIC, sharing his thoughts on the match and his outlook for future matches, and sending his sincere thanks to Chinese fans.
When asked how it feels to have many fans in China, Van Dyke expressed his delight and gratitude. "I'm very happy to hear that I have a lot of fans in China, both for the club and the national team, and I'm very grateful. Please continue to support me and our national team, your support is what keeps us going."
Commenting on the tough showdown with Turkey, Van Dyke admitted that the match was challenging. "It was a tough game today as both teams fought hard to get to the semi-finals. at 0-1 down we were under a lot of pressure but my teammates showed resilience and great team spirit to make the comeback. I am proud of their performance."
Speaking about how to deal with an attacking team like Turkey, Van Dyke said the team is well prepared. "We knew that the Turkish fans would be fully behind their team and that put a lot of pressure on us. But we stayed calm and focused during the game, and despite some sloppiness towards the end of the first half that led to the goal being conceded, we quickly adjusted and turned things around with our will to fight. It's something to be proud of."
Van Dijk was cautiously optimistic about whether the Dutch have played at their highest level. "We can get better, winning and improving is our eternal pursuit. Tonight we will carefully analyze the game footage to find out our strengths and weaknesses and get ready for the next game. I believe we can show a better level of performance in the coming matches as long as we keep our efforts and focus."
Commenting on the performance of their opponents, Turkey, Van Dyke gave full credit. "Their tenacious performance was predictable. They tried everything possible to get the win, even putting five to six players in the box. This required us to tap into our potential and play at our best. I'm glad we did that."
Finally, Van Dyke sent warm wishes and thanks to Chinese fans. "First of all, thank you for your continuous support and attention. Please continue to support me and the Dutch team, we need the support of each and every one of you. I also appreciate the love and support from each and every one of you. Let's look forward to the games ahead!"
