Memphis Depay is proud after his 51st and 52nd goal in Oranje, but he emphasizes that he is not yet ready now that he is only top scorer of all time. The 31-year-old attacker also owes national coach Ronald Koeman, whom he flew in his arms after his record goal.
In fact, after his 0-1 against Lithuania, Memphis didn’t just want to hug Koeman. “I ran to the bank, but not a player from that bank,” he said half an hour after the 2-3 victory of Oranje Zondag in Kaunas. Laughing: “So I only hugged with the national coach.”
Memphis had already celebrated his record goal at that time with the players in the field. He screamed with joy, after which he went on his shoulders at Cody Gakpo and Denzel Dumfries.
“I said: Boys , do it normally. Just let me stand. But I think Cody and Denzel had already agreed that they would lift me up. That’s fine, though. I was so happy and so proud. This 51st goal was the goal that everyone was talking about.”
After the break, Memphis scored again and gave the Orange a 2-3 victory in a weak match against Lithuania. The striker of Corinthians, who was changed in the 84th minute, now has two goals more than Robin van Persie. The current Feyenoord trainer has been top scorer of all time since 2013.
“It is extra nice that my two goals were important tonight. I even think that I could have made another if I had remained standing. I was in the game.”
The World Cup qualifying match with Lithuania was the 104th international match of Memphis, which debuted in Orange twelve years ago. “A lot has happened in those years. So many things preceded this record. That might be on paper again.”
Whether the record gives him peace? “No,” Memphis replied. “I am not nearly finished yet. But I am not saying how many goals are still being added. I just want to be important every game with goals and assists.”
It is characteristic that Memphis of all the coach, among whom he played it was most often accurate under Koeman (twenty times).
“Statistics do not lie. Koeman has also been super important in my career. He has always given me confidence. Even if there was a current against you, the media. As a national coach you have to be in your shoes strongly. Do not go along with those media and just see how I function in the team. Koeman does that.”
The bond between Koeman and Memphis has been strong for years. “When I had torn my cruciate ligament, he came to see me in Rome. That would not do every national coach. Things like that do something with me. I am grateful to the national coach. And my fellow players too. They give me responsibility and trust. That helps me to score often.”
Memphis Depay is Proud After his 51st and 52nd goal for the Dutch National Team, but he Emphasizes That he is not finished yet now that he is the all-time top scorer. The 31-Year-Old Striker also thanks National coach Ronald Koeman, whom he embraced after his record goal Against Lithuania.
Actually, after his 0-1 Against Lithuania, Memphis Didn’t Just Want to Hug Koeman. “I ran to the bench, but no player left that bench,” he said half an hour after the orange’s 2-3 Victory in Kaunas on Sunday. Laughing: “So I just hugged the national coach.”
Memphis had Already Celebrated His record goal with the players on the field at that moment. Hey shouted with joy, after which he was carried on the shoulders of Cody Gakpo and Denzel Dumfries.
“I said: Boys , Behave normally. Just let me stand. But I think cody and denzel had already agreed that they would lift me up. That’s fine, thought. I was so happy and so proud. This 51st goal was the goal Everyone. Talking.”
After the break, Memphis Scored Again and Gave the Dutch Team A 2-3 Victory in a Weak Match Against Lithuania. The Corinthians Striker, who was substituted in the 84th minute, now has two more goals than Robin van Persie. The Current Feyenoord Coach Has Been the All-Time Top Scorer Since 2013.
“It is extra nice that my two goals were important Tonight. I just think I could have scored one more if I had stayed on. I was feeling good in the match.”
The World Cup Qualifier Against Lithuania was the 104th International Match for Memphis, Who Made His Debut for the Dutch National Team Twelve Years ago. “A lot has happened in those years. So many things have preceded this record. That may be put on paper again.”
Does the record give Him Peace? “No,” Memphis replied. “I’m far from finished. But I won how many more goals will be added. I just want to be important every game with goals and assists.”
It is count that memphis was most accurate under Koeman (Twenty Times) or all the National Coaches Under Whom He Played.
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The Bond Between Koeman and Memphis Has Been Strong for Years. “When I tore my cruciate ligament, he came to see me in Rome. Not every national coach would do that. Those child of things of something to me. I am grateful to the national coach. And my teammats too. They give me responsibility and trust. That this Helps me to to to to to to go.”