Joël Drommel’s Rising Performance at Sparta

omidbasir- Joël Drommel is having a commendable season with Sparta. The goalkeeper, who transferred from PSV, started off somewhat hesitantly but seems to be improving week by week. In the match against FC Utrecht, Drommel showcased his skills, proving difficult to beat and ultimately helping Sparta secure three vital points. Johan Derksen noted this impressive performance, expressing his surprise.

During the program “Vandaag Inside,” both Johan Derksen and Valentijn Driessen shared their assessments of Drommel’s performance. Derksen offered praise, although he acknowledged not having high expectations for Drommel initially. “I have never considered him a good goalkeeper; I viewed him as rather weak. However, he played the match of his life and was fantastic. He is indeed having a good season at Sparta, at least for his standards,” he stated.

Conversely, Valentijn Driessen found the compliments somewhat exaggerated. “In a typical game, you don’t receive that many shots. If you face so many balls, it’s only natural to save at least one. Playing at Sparta is considerably easier than at PSV. At PSV, you might face two shots and need to save both. While he has made some good saves, that is also part of a goalkeeper’s role. Next week, he might let in two more goals—after all, that’s the type of goalkeeper he is.”