“I think I have had a period in which I have not given the level that people know I can give and that I am now giving.” Dean Huijsen (21 years old) arrived in Madrid with the ambition of taking over the future. It was no wonder after the white club made him the most expensive central defender in its history after paying 62 million euros for his signing to Bournemouth. However, after a very hopeful start… Dean entered into a spiral of frustration just when I needed naturalness the most.
It takes time and humility to continue growing. It has exceptional qualities that must be polished
Luis de la Fuente
Immersed in his most uncomfortable moment, the Spanish center back had to face some whistles at the Bernabéu. Now, after leave that pothole behind with an obvious maturation exercisethe Spanish center back faces a League finale in which he will finish dispelling any doubts. Furthermore, the decrease in Military For the remainder of the season it opens the door to ownership and places him in a privileged position to gain weight in the team and strengthen his candidacy for the World Cup.
A key month… and a privileged position
It hasn’t always had that role. The return of Military and the hierarchy of Rüdiger They relegated him during the tie against Bayern. He was a starter in the first leg, although substituted in the 62nd minute, and in the second leg in the Allianz Arena He was left out of the eleven against Arbeloa’s favorite duo.
Huijsen: “I work every day to come here”
Now, the scenario is different. Huijsen has recovered sensationshas once again been firm with the ball and, in addition, has taken a step forward in the defensive duelsthe most questioned aspect of his game. “I’m going to be patient with these types of players”Arbeloa assured months ago, in a clear defense of his process, remembering the evolution of other young people who also needed time. And time ended up proving him right.
With five days left, the centre-back not only seeks to confirm his improvement, but also wants to convert this final stretch in the final push to settle in real Madrid and reach the World Cup with a leading role. “He needs time and humility to continue growing. He has exceptional qualities that he must polish,” he said. Luis de la Fuente. And Huijsen has left the noise behind and has started talking on the pitch.
