Etienne Vaessen Seeks Professional Help
Etienne Vaessen conceded a penalty and received a second yellow card for persistent dissent during FC Groningen’s 4-3 defeat against AZ, De Telegraaf reported.
The 31-year-old goalkeeper lost his composure just before Mexx Meerdink took the spot-kick, according to Voetbal International. Teammates had to hold Vaessen back as he continued protesting the referee’s decision after his dismissal.
Vaessen has made 76 appearances under the bar for Groningen, Voetbal International noted. His subsequent suspension rules him out of the upcoming derby against SC Heerenveen.
Vaessen offers apologies for his behavior on the field
Beste supporters, ik wil mijn excuses aanbieden,
Vaessen wrote in a statement published on his Instagram page, as quoted by Voetbal International. Het is mij weer niet gelukt uit een situatie te blijven waarin ik niet terecht wil komen.
The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that this behavioral lapse follows a similar incident during an international match representing Suriname earlier this year where the player lost control.
Ik heb veel spijt van mijn gedrag in het veld,
Vaessen stated on Instagram, according to Omroep Brabant. Ik dupeer daarmee de club, mijn teamgenoten, stafleden, medewerkers en supporters van de club. En ook mezelf. En dat is helaas ook niet voor het eerst.
Vaessen seeks professional guidance and steps away from social media
Vaessen announced plans to work with a mental coach, a step he previously mentioned to Voetbal International in July. He will now seek professional guidance through the club to manage his emotions better.
Penalty AZ: 4-3. Even daarvoor besloot scheidsrechter Jannick van der Laan een rode kaart te geven aan Etienne Vaessen.#AZGRO
Ik moet, wil en ga hiermee aan de slag,
Vaessen wrote, according to Omroep Brabant. Met behulp van de club ga ik me professioneel laten begeleiden. Het zal met vallen en opstaan zijn. Ik ben topsporter en heb een voorbeeldfunctie en dan moet je emoties beter kunnen beheersen.
The goalkeeper announced he will step away from social media and decline interview requests for the foreseeable future. Voetbal International reported that the player wishes to shift attention back to the squad’s campaign, stating it should be about Groningen’s season and ambitions rather than his personal conduct.
Why Vaessen received a red card and which match he will miss
Why was Etienne Vaessen sent off against AZ?
Vaessen received a second yellow card for persistent dissent toward the referee right before AZ was awarded a penalty kick, according to Voetbal International.
Which upcoming match will Vaessen miss?
The suspension following his red card sidelines the goalkeeper for FC Groningen’s upcoming derby against SC Heerenveen, as reported by Voetbal International.
When did Vaessen start working with a mental coach?
Vaessen previously indicated in an interview with Voetbal International that he began working with a mental coach back in July.
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