Kevin StrootmanGenoa midfielder, spoke to the microphones of DAZN at the end of the match lost 1-0 against Roma: “Roma is still in my heart, they have always supported me here even when I left and they always send me messages. They love me and I miss Roma so much, they were the five best years of my career.”
One hundred percent successful, the washing machine still works well…
“The last few years the washing machine was a bit broken (laughs) but I always give everything and today was special, the last match with Genoa was exciting.”
What’s in your future?
“I’m telling the truth, I don’t know yet. During the holidays I will decide what to do, I have to give more and more to stay normal and not at the top to play in Italy or in another country, if I can no longer reach a certain level I will stop “.
Did you get angry about some benches?
“He is a great coach, he is always right but when he puts me on the bench I am not the happiest man in the world. Normal at my age, the others are doing well, we have a great team with very strong players. If a player is happy to be on the bench, it’s really time to stop, the coach made the right choices, a coach who wins is always right.”
Will you be a coach?
“I don’t think so, but you never know.”
What did De Rossi tell you?
“He told me to go under the curve and do the lap with Roma, for me it was a bit exaggerated but going under the curve and greeting the fans was exciting, even for a Dutchman like me, it was beautiful , my brother also came from Holland to come and watch the match, it was a special evening Daniele is Daniele, there’s nothing to add.”
How important is your weight in the locker room?
“There are players who can become important in the dressing room but when you play less and your level drops a little your words become less strong. I feel this, even if the others say no. To still be important you have to reach a certain level level”.
Which Genoa talent do you see as a top player?
“Everyone has seen Gudmundsson, I hope for Genoa that he stays but it is normal that he is followed in Italy and abroad because he can become a champion and to be one he must play in a great team. Let’s see what Genoa wants to do this summer.”