Kose Ueda joined Feyenoord last summer, but due to the presence of the undisputed starting forward Santiago Gimenez, he has struggled to secure a starting position. However, Gimenez is now expected to be out for three months due to a serious thigh injury sustained last week. With the starting player out long-term, this Japanese international made his first appearance in the starting lineup in the 7th round of the Eredivisie against NEC on the 28th.
As a substitute, Ueda was highly anticipated, and he said, “I want to make good use of this opportunity, but I didn’t want to become a starter this way.” At the same time, he also demonstrated his fighting spirit.
Ueda said, “I had hoped to become a regular forward based on my own ability, but that’s how football goes. I want to prove myself as Feyenoord’s number 9 player and seize this opportunity. I really feel my own growth; I have become a completely different forward than before. Feyenoord has placed many demands on me and set very high standards.”
Additionally, Feyenoord will play against Girona in the UEFA Champions League midweek, and all eyes are on whether this Japanese international can score his second goal of the season.
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