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Lucas Bergvall says receiving reward from Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola is an pleasurable expertise.
The younger Tottenham midfielder earned admiration from the Spanish coach following his spectacular show in opposition to Metropolis in late February, regardless of Spurs falling to a 1-0 defeat at dwelling.
Whereas Tottenham endured a irritating night, Bergvall’s efficiency in midfield stood out as a spotlight for Ange Postecoglou’s facet.
His influence on the sport caught the eye of Guardiola, who spoke extremely of the Swedish worldwide in his post-match press convention.
“Bergvall, each time he has the ball and runs, he’s unstoppable,” mentioned Guardiola.
“Spence, Pedro Porro, Udogie, Kulusevski, Son. It’s an unbelievable bodily group with a transparent thought to play, and so they play actually good.”
Lucas Bergvall: “I don’t suppose it’s been a good season to be trustworthy. Not contemplating how a lot injury we’ve got had. I don’t know what the reason being however as we’ve got talked about with Dejan, there are a lot of who’ve performed an unbelievable variety of minutes. It’s not human, so after all… pic.twitter.com/ojhxyDeEOr
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Presently away on worldwide obligation with Sweden, Bergvall was requested about Guardiola’s remarks and shared his perspective on receiving such recognition.
“After all it’s enjoyable, however within the massive image it doesn’t actually matter,” he advised SVT Sport. “I simply attempt to play soccer and develop on a regular basis and assist the group. It’s all the time enjoyable to get reward and it is best to take it in. However I attempt to not put an excessive amount of emphasis on it.”
Regardless of Tottenham’s struggles this season, with the membership sitting in 14th place within the Premier League, the emergence of Bergvall and fellow teen Archie Grey has offered some optimism.
Postecoglou has needed to navigate a season suffering from accidents, and Bergvall believes the circumstances have been notably difficult for sure gamers.
“I don’t suppose it’s been a good season to be trustworthy. Not contemplating how a lot injury we’ve got had. I don’t know what the reason being however as we’ve got talked about with Dejan [Kulusevski], there are a lot of who’ve performed an unbelievable variety of minutes. It’s not human, so after all it’s a giant issue.”
On the worldwide stage, Bergvall has made 4 senior appearances for Sweden however is but to start out a sport.
That may change quickly, nonetheless, as nationwide group coach Jon Dahl Tomasson has confirmed that he will probably be within the beginning lineup for Sweden’s pleasant in opposition to Luxembourg.
“It’s enjoyable however it’s not one thing I’ve considered that a lot,” Bergvall mentioned. “Jon and I’ve talked slightly bit however nothing extra particular, we’ll do it in the course of the days right here I believe. I’ll simply play like I did at Tottenham and be capable to contribute as a lot as potential.”
