‘He’s been brilliant’ – Stoke City player praised by Mark Robins after recent performances
‘He’s been brilliant’ – Stoke City player praised by Mark Robins after recent performances
Stoke City boss Mark Robins has described Wouter Burger’s attitude as ‘brilliant’ after FC Midtjylland’s January interest.
Stoke City kept hold of the midfielder beyond the end of the January transfer window. He will be staying with SCFC until the end of the season at least.
Burger, 24, has been on the books of the Potters since joining them in 2023. His contract at the Bet365 Stadium expires in 2027.
Robins has said, as per a report by StokeOnTrentLive: “He’s been brilliant and I think there’s miles more to come from him as well. I think he’s a really good player and if he can get on and off the ball quicker and when other players start to come back and when the level starts to go up again you’ll see a different player again.
“I really like him and I like what he’s done, the commitment that he’s shown. Some players can sulk if things haven’t gone their way or whatever but he hasn’t done any of that. He’s acted how you’d expect someone to act or want someone to act.”
Stoke City update regarding Wouter Burger
Stoke City landed Burger to boost their midfield ranks and he gives them more quality in the middle of the park.
He has made 75 appearances for the Potters in all competitions, 34 of which have come in this campaign, and he has scored five goals.
Keeping hold of the former Holland youth international this winter was a boost for the Staffordshire outfit.
Prior to his transfer to England, he spent three years on the books at FC Basel and played 76 games for their first-team, finding the net on five occasions.
He rose up through the academy ranks at Feyenoord and played 16 times for the Eredivisie giants as a youngster.
Burger also had loan spells away from the Rotterdam club at Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam to gain experience.
What now for Stoke City?
Stoke City won 3-1 at home to Swansea City last time out to boost their survival hopes.
That was a much needed three points on their own patch and they will be aiming to build some momentum from it now.
Robins’ men are back in action this weekend with an away trip to Carrow Road to face Norwich City.
The Potters are sat in 19th place in the table and are six points above the drop zone.
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