‘Maybe I’m haunted’ – Brighton player in constant quest to improve

Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen insists he is on the verge of a great career and doesn’t need an older goalkeeper to protect him despite his age.

The Dutch goalkeeper spoke to Trouw about his current situation at club and international level.

The 21-year-old is among Europe’s most highly-rated young players after impressing with Anderlecht over the past two years.

His performances in Belgium made him a target for several Premier League sides, and Brighton have finally secured his signature in a €20m deal this summer.

They see him as future number one but have yet to fully award him that spot this season, as Verbruggen rotates alongside Jason Steele in all four Seagulls games so far. That is the situation the youngster has to get used to, as he is also on the international stage but has to fight older and more experienced players for the number one spot.

It’s something he doesn’t seem to be very pleased with, insisting that he’s already good enough and doesn’t need the protection Brighton or the Netherlands have for him.

“I don’t need a babysitter. I feel like I can handle it,” he said.

“I just need to do my best and improve. So I hope to be able to contribute in the future. Modern football is not just about stopping shots, such as stepping up or crossing the ball.

“I love watching Marc-André Ter Stegen, Brazilian Alisson and Ederson, or even Manuel Neuer. How they handle situations. Maybe I’m possessed by a ghost, yes. “I am on my way to a great career, but no one is perfect my age. Learning doesn’t mean making lots of mistakes. I can handle the level well, but I always want more. It was never enough for me. Even though I’m thirty years old, I still haven’t finished writing an article.

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