Enlightenment coach: Lunsch played centre-back as a kid but Tenghach asked him to play fullback He gave up football

In an interview, Peter van der Horst, the enlightenment coach of Roma player Lunsch, told the story of Lunsch's growth and shared many unknown past events.

How long have you known Lunsch?

Yes, I have known him since he was 8 years old, and he just joined my youth training academy that year. I kept taking him to U13 and he started to get the attention of some big clubs, both Ajax and Eindhoven wanted to sign him.

Did he play the defender from the beginning?

When he was a child, he played as a central defender, and later he played in this position in Ajax and the Dutch youth teams at all levels. It was not until Tenghah promoted him to the first team that he was asked to play as a full-back instead.

What kind of child was Lunshi when he was a child? In Rome, he gave the impression of a very quiet but attractive young man. He was once the captain of Ajax and the Dutch National Youth Team...

He has a very stable personality and only has one goal in his heart from beginning to end: to become a professional player. He was a bit introvert when he was a child, but when I discovered his talent, I decided to let him serve as the captain to cultivate his sense of responsibility and leadership. Lunshi is indeed a good kid.

What aspects of work did you mainly carry out during his growth?

Yes, coaches are crucial to the growth of players. I think Lunshi's potential is limitless: he is not old, but he is already experienced. I hope he can go down the path of a top player like Van Dijk. He has this talent, he can do it. When we were in the college, we focused on polishing his skills, and I personally valued this area very much. We have practiced his feet specifically: he is fast, flexible, and very willing to learn. For a defender who needs to protect the ball under high pressure, solid technical skills are crucial.

Is there any special past event that can be shared?

When Lunsch was 11 years old, I signed a two-year contract with the Oman U17 national team. After I went back, I didn't see Lunshi at first: he stopped playing football due to foot injuries. I immediately went to his mother's house and told them that with the child's talent, they should never give up football.

I brought him back to the club, and when he recovered from injury, he performed so well that Ajax, Eindhoven and the Dutch national team all extended an olive branch to him. We are extremely proud of his ability to play for Rome, Totti's club!

Have you had the chance to follow him since he came to Rome?

Yes, as long as I have time, I will watch all kinds of football games, especially Lunsch's games. He has the mentality he needs to be Rome's future hope and important player. I would love to visit this wonderful city in Rome and also pay more attention to Italian football: I have always admired creative players like Totti and Maradona, those real No. 10. Cruyff is my childhood idol, just like Totti for the young players in Rome! He stayed here all his life and could have gone to Real Madrid, but he made a choice that was loyal to his heart! Another player I admire who has played for Roma is Stroman.

How are your relationship now? Have you been in touch all these years?

The thing that I admire most is that he has not changed at all, and he is still the same as when he played football. After so many years, we still keep in touch with each other and respect each other very much. He has never forgotten me as a coach. Fame has not changed him! He is a good kid. Once we held a competition for 12-year-old children. He came back to give the children a surprise and presented the awards to them with his own hands. The children were all very happy.

Have you talked about his transfer to Rome?

Of course! I told him, "Agree now, don't hesitate for a minute, go to Rome directly!" It was a great European club, and the city of Rome has left me and my family very beautiful memories.

What suggestions do you have for the future of Lunsch?

Enjoy your time in Rome, keep improving under an excellent coach like Gasperini, and then work hard to return to the Dutch national team.

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