De Zerby praises Dunk for overcoming injury this season to help Brighton qualify for European competition
2023-05-24 14:31Tomorrow, Brighton will play against the strong enemy Manchester City to usher in the last two matches of the Premier League this season. Brighton coach Roberto De Zelby praised the 31-year-old defender Lewis when he attended the pre-match press conference. Dunk's efforts and performance this season also called on England's national team coach Gareth Southgate to call back Dunk.
Now Dunk has played for Brighton for 13 seasons and played more than 300 games, and he has also served as an important starter for the team this season. Although Dunk faced injury problems during this period, he is still quite active He insisted on playing this season, played a total of 38 Premier League and English League Cup matches and contributed 1 goal, and also played a key role on the defensive end.
De Zerby admits it has taken Dunk some time and effort to get used to his high-intensity, possession-based approach after he officially replaced Graham Potter as Brighton's new manager on September 19. style of play.
Then De Zerby also emphasized that Dunk is already an influential veteran in the team, and has also consolidated his position as a starter with his own strength. Therefore, De Zerby believes that Dunk deserves to play again Represent the national team in international football.
Dunk has not received a call-up to the national team since November 2018, when England beat the United States 3-0 in an international friendly under Southgate.
As the 2024 European Cup qualifiers will start on the 14th of next month, England will play against Malta and North Macedonia in the group stage. Coach Southgate will arrange a list of players for the national team lineup in the near future. Dezer called on Southgate to recall Dunk, saying he deserves international football after overcoming injury hurdles this season while helping Brighton in Europe.
In addition, De Zerby also revealed that due to persistent calf and back pain problems, Dunk is likely to play as a substitute in tomorrow's game against this season's Premier League champion Manchester City.
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