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De Keersmaecker moved from the Dutch Eredivisie in the summer and said the English game is very different.
“Physicality-wise, everyone [in the EFL] is big, tall, as a midfielder you have to run with more intensity, and often you see the ball over your head – kick and rush. I have to adapt to that.
“If you look at The Netherlands, the gaffers really want every team to try to play from behind, but here, if you feel a bit of pressure, just kick it long, go for the second balls and move up as a team.
“Personally, I just have to try to be available as soon as possible and get the ball in the midfield, and give the defenders the option to not play it long.”
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