After three non-stop seasons, West Brom defender Gianni Zuiverloon finally gets a break

Feb 8 2009 by Robert Tanner, Sunday Mercury

 I like to have a holiday. But it is also nice to be on the pitch and playing games every week, to play against the best teams. I just love to play games.

“Besides, you don’t turn down the opportunity to play for your country.

“I learned a lot at the Olympics. It was a great tournament and I played against some great players like Lionel Messi and Riquelme, and I learned a lot.

“The experience has definitely made me a better player. I am still learning every game but particularly in that tournament.

“I played against different styles and different players, and it was difficult against other countries. It was just a great experience.

“I think it gave me a little more confidence to come to the Premier League and play much better than I did before.

“It was easier to adapt to English football and the Olympics