West Ham star admits he is “a bit disappointed” with manager as talks prove unsuccessful

west ham united Star Crescencio Somerville has admitted he has let Suriname down a bit by focusing on playing for the Netherlands.

NU.nl covers West Ham forward’s comments After a press conference with the Netherlands today. The 24-year-old is set to make his debut for the Dutch team in the coming weeks ahead of the World Cup.

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In fact, Crescencio Somerville has never played for the Netherlands at senior level. He was set to do so in the last international break, before injury ended those plans.

The forward has remained focused on playing for the Netherlands, despite Suriname’s efforts to get the forward to switch allegiance.

They are now managed by Dutch manager Henk ten Cate, who has had several successes in convincing Dutch players to switch allegiance. He talked to Somerville about doing the same. However, the West Ham star resisted all attempts.

It paid off for him as he is now heading towards the World Cup with Ronald Koeman and company. And he admits it meant disappointing Ten Cate and his Suriname team.

“I was in contact with Henk ten Cate earlier this year,” he said.

“They were a little disappointed. But I strive for the highest possible goal. For me, that is the Dutch national team.”

opinions are changing

Now the focus is on changing opinion about him in the Netherlands. There are still some doubts about the forward’s attitude, which was questioned at Feyenoord.

He was and still is seen as a difficult character. However, Somerville never understood that label.

He said, “People used to say I was a difficult boy. These are opinions. You can’t change that, although I have certainly become more mature in England.”

exit west ham

The World Cup may not be the only big moment for him this summer. With West Ham relegated and in need of a sale, Crescencio Somerville is the first name on the list.

There are already clubs lining up to potentially lure him away from the London Stadium. Roma has been monitoring the situation for some time. Tottenham are also reportedly keen.

However, the first is the World Cup, where he may be able to generate even more interest with his performances.

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“Well-deserved reward” – Icon supports West Ham star despite being “considered a bit tough”

Netherlands icon Ruud Gullit has supported the decision west ham united star Crescencio Somerville for the World Cup, despite differing opinions about him in his home country.

football primer report Comments from the Dutch icon today. He is apparently a big fan of the West Ham star.

West Ham’s best player

Crescencio Somerville has undoubtedly been West Ham’s best player this season, despite falling short in the Championship.

Bouncing back from a difficult first season at the London Stadium last year, the 24-year-old was the driving force behind the Hammers’ efforts to stay up this season. a big summer move Could be on the cards as a result.

His former player has included him in the Netherlands squad for the World Cup ahead of Liverpool’s Jeremy Frimpong. This is despite not having appeared for the senior national team to date.

He has long been linked with a potential call up after playing for his country at U16, U17, U18, U19 and U21 level. He has also opposed efforts by Suriname to change allegiance.

Ruud Gullit’s support

Gullit supported the decision, despite Somerville’s reputation raising eyebrows in his homeland.

“I’ve known him for some time,” he said on RTL Tonight.

“He’s awesome; he has an opinion, too. He was always considered a little tough, but really tough players are the most fun.

“They think outside the box, they think differently. He had a stint in England, played for Leeds United and then moved to West Ham United. I think it’s a worthy reward. But it’s certainly bittersweet for other players who thought they would be included.”

Fellow panelist Glenn Helder West Ham United are equally positive about the star’s involvement. He believes the inclusion of Crescencio Somerville is indicative of the out-of-the-box thinking from Koeman and his team.

“I really like it,” he said during Studio Orange.

“He was always a good player, but not really fully functional. He has become a really good footballer in England. These types of players have creativity. I can only appreciate that. It’s really thinking outside the box.”

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“I took a bit of a dive” – ​​Brighton star happy to admit he cheated on Burnley man

brighton and hove albion Midfielder Matt Wiefer recently admitted to a duel of burnley Kwilinski Hartmann observed him using some underhanded tactics.

football primer report Comments from an interview with a Brighton man today Prime Video in the Netherlands.

burnley vs brighton reunion

Burnley v Brighton on 11 Aprilth It was a special occasion for the Seagulls man, who has been converted into their new right-back this season.

Not only did he score two goals in the game, he also had to play against an old friend in Kwilinski Hartmann.

The pair arrived at the Dutch club at the same time. They played together in the first team and shared major milestones such as Eredivisie titles and Champions League football. Despite parting ways in England, they remain good friends.

That friendship turned into rivalry in the game at Turf Moor. And Wiffer is happy to admit that he’s used every trick in the book.

“Yes, I had a little chat with him. It’s unbelievable that I scored twice against him.” He said.

An interesting moment saw Hartman shove his former teammate just before half-time. Wiffer admits it wasn’t as bad as it seemed. Instead, he took a little dive.

“It was definitely a fun match,” He added.

“That was actually quite funny, because at another moment he pushed me too, and that time I did a little dive.”

Different experience in England

Whether Matt Wiefer and Kwilinski Hartman see each other again in England remains to be seen.

Brighton are Premier League regulars at the moment, while Burnley look to make an immediate return to the Championship. Reports were already linking Hartman With a transfer in the January transfer window.

It is likely that the possibility of exits will only increase in the coming months. If this happens, it would mean that the two old friends will not face each other on the field again for some time.

Then again, after “diving a little” into their meeting this month, the advantage is still Vifar.

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“This is no Amsterdam” – Sunderland star admits he lives in Newcastle and it’s a bit different

brian brobbie

Sunderland’s Brian Brobby performed brilliantly for the Premier League side at the weekend and scored the winner against Newcastle United.

The Black Cats came from behind to record a 2-1 league win over Newcastle United in a heated derby at St James’ Park.

Chelsea Talby’s 57th-minute goal had canceled out Newcastle United’s 10th-minute opener from Anthony Gordon.

Brobby’s 90th-minute goal saw Regis Le Bris’s side leave Magpies Stadium with three points.

Last summer, the striker came to the Stadium of Light from Ajax for around €20m and had a slow start to the season. He waited until December for his first start and hasn’t looked back since.

The 24-year-old has six goals and one assist in 24 league matches so far this season. His form has earned him a return to Ronald Koeman’s side for the first time since March 2025.

Earlier today, Netherlands manager expressed his happiness Brobby’s fitness has improved since moving to Sunderland.

Sunderland player lives in Newcastle

Brian Brobby is now in his national team camp and has spoken to the Dutch media. espn nl Share your comments about how his game time has improved since leaving Ajax for the English club. He also talked about the quiet life in England.

“That was something [former Ajax manager Francesco] Farioli. I think he still does that at Porto. Now I play 90 minutes and am happy with that. I am also feeling good,” He first said that it should be limited to about 60 minutes.

Sunderland is about 14 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Instead of living in Sunderland, Brian Brobby lives in Newcastle and ESPN NL says he has about a 45-minute drive to the club’s facilities.

Brobbie described this as where he lived in Ajax: “It’s not Amsterdam. But sometimes relaxation is good for your brain.”

“I have a chef. He makes it.” [nasi, one of his favourite dishes] For me. Want to improve yourself, right? Of course I pay for it myself.”

Now when he returns to Amsterdam he realizes that it is not suitable for him either: “Then I think to myself: What am I doing here? It’s so boring.”

Dutchman statistics, price and contract information

Brian Brobby is under contract until 2029, and his value, according to transfermarketIs €25m.

Here are some of his Premier League statistics per game for Regis Le Bris’s side.

  • expected goal [season]: 3.82
  • expected assistance [season]: 0.47
  • Main pass: 0.4
  • Shots on target: 0.5
  • Goals from inside the box: 6
  • Goals from outside box: 0
  • Penalties won: 1


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