Denzel Dumfries admits to being shocked he beat Erling Haaland within the Ballon d’Or rankings, however Inter needs to be ‘proud’ of two Champions League Finals in three years.
The wing-back is on worldwide obligation with the Netherlands, so about his expertise at Inter.
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“I discovered from coach Alex Pastoor that you must benefit from the second, concentrate on the place you might be, and be pleased with it. That may be troublesome at occasions, but it surely’s good to take a wider view and simply say ‘nicely achieved, good work’ to your self.
“For instance, it was horrible the way in which Inter misplaced the Champions League Closing to Paris Saint-Germain,” stated Dumfries
“Nonetheless, Inter have been in two Champions League Finals in three years. So at occasions I strive to have a look at the larger image and suppose, Denzel, you should be proud.”
Dumfries helped Inter to Champions League Closing
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale scores his workforce’s second aim while underneath strain from Pedri and Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Closing First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
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It was additionally due to his performances on the way in which to the Closing that
“It was particular being a part of that occasion, amongst these world stars. It was an honour to be thought of among the many 30 greatest gamers on the earth.
“Wow, I completed above Haaland within the desk, that was the crowning second of a season with many nice video games.”
Nonetheless, the important thing to his profession is to maintain working and enhancing, balancing satisfaction at an achievement with the will to proceed rising.
“I should be real looking and give attention to the place I can enhance. It’s nearly inconceivable for a defender to offer extra targets and assists than I already do, however I’d prefer to be extra current when constructing strikes, be a bit extra dominant.
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“I’m at an age the place I experimented varied issues and may tackle a management position. I’m not timid, however I nonetheless have progress to make.”
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 04: Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands holds his wrist as he seems injured after scoring his workforce’s first aim throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Netherlands and Poland at De Kuip on September 04, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Picture by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photographs)
Dumfries assures he’s all the time wanting ahead, as Inter now have a brand new coach within the type of Cristian Chivu.
“My mentality put me in a tunnel and I’ve to repeatedly go ahead. I’m very extreme on this sense. On the high, it’s essential to all the time apply requirements of self-discipline and rigor on your self.
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“I’ll flip 30 subsequent April, I’m in a special section of my profession, however I need to obtain sure goals. I’m additionally a father, so I need to discover the suitable steadiness between the 2.”
Dumfries admits he has discovered one thing new with Inter and hopes to convey a few of that battling spirit with him to the Netherlands.
“Different international locations have a bonus over the Netherlands, which is that they suppose exterior the field and lead the battle. Argentina, for instance, do the whole lot to win and depart nothing to likelihood. We’re a bit too orderly in that sense.
“It isn’t crucial factor, but it surely can provide us a greater likelihood of success. Making just a few pointless fouls, stalling the assault. We’re masters of that at Inter! In the event you don’t do it sooner, it’s worse to do it later.
“We don’t hesitate to commit fouls, to push simply over the restrict. We ought to try this extra within the Netherlands.”