It was a Toby Alderweireld who was already in full focus who appeared at the press conference for the cup final. The defender realizes that it may be his last chance to win a prize in his career.
Alderweireld will not last for years either. The 35-year-old veteran has seen almost everything, but he would like to win a prize. “I have already completed a few finals,” said the man who won three out of five. “That is always a match in itself.”
According to him, the fact that Union won convincingly against Antwerp twice in recent weeks does not play a role. “Form has little to do with it. It’s about form of the day and dealing with the pressure. In any case, we have to realize that it is unique that we are here again.”
For Alderweireld it may be his last chance for a prize. “I certainly will. It may be my last final. Almost everyone close to me will be there.”
The cup win would also make up for the season. “We reached the Champions League, we beat Barcelona, the Golden Boot is ours and we have the chance to win a fourth trophy in two years.”
“If I have to put a grade on it? In any case, a 6 out of 10, even if you lose this final. If you win, I won’t say it will be 10 out of 10, but it would be very nice.”
