Erik Pieters, the ‘outstanding’ West Brom defender, is lauded by Carlos Corberan.
Erik Pieters has received high praise from Carlos Corberan for his performances while wearing a West Brom jersey thus far this season, saying the Dutchman’s experience makes him easy to work with.
The manager says that Pieters, 35, does not have that distraction and continues to play at a high level because he loves football, but younger players may become sidetracked or not work hard because they know they have time on their side.
He was also praising the defender’s all-around skills since playing in the Premier League has demonstrated that he is a top-tier athlete; it is hard to compete at that level without being exceptional.
“Pieters has the experience of a clever player of 35 years old, he has a very good game and tactical understanding,” Corberan gushed in a statement to the Express & Star on October 17.
He still has an 18-year-old’s level of desire. You can enjoy these athletes greatly if they are physically able to avoid injuries. “Why? Some players, who are 23 or 25 years old, are watching their entire lives play out in front of them and ask, “Why do I have to do this today? They say, “I’ll do it next year” or “tomorrow when I want to,” since they anticipate a successful career.
“With Pieters, it’s different since he loves football and is aware that he has no control over what will occur in the upcoming year or months. Every day is one they will give their best effort to, especially if they love football and are nearing the end of their careers. This is exactly how it is. Some players answer “no,” while others answer “yes.” Because he belongs to the ‘yes’ crowd, we renewed his contract.
“For me, without a doubt, a player only stays in the Premier League for ten years if they are a great one. If not, it is literally impossible to play in the top league in football.
playing a crucial part
Even at the age of 35, Pieters has established himself as one of the most crucial members of Corberan’s team. His expertise and versatility have helped the team to the point where there is a definite decline in performance while he is off the field. His versatility as a left-sided center-back and left-back adds balance to the club, and his background in the side gives him the leadership and organizational skills to support the team from the back.
Pieters’ position on the field is crucial to Corberan’s squad setup, and having a player of Pieters’ caliber helps any team, especially one like West Brom that is fighting to advance to the Championship playoffs.
Age will just be a number to the Dutch defender if he can maintain his fitness and continue to contribute to the club. He will give the manager whatever he needs to get the greatest performance out of the group.
