Ajax striker Brian Brobbey and RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen exchanged their shirts after the RKC – Ajax match played on Wednesday evening. They had agreed on this via WhatsApp. “My son is completely Brobbey crazy, so he will like that,” said Vaessen.
Vaessen and Brobbey specifically visited each other after the previously halted match in Waalwijk (2-3). On Wednesday evening, the pair appeared together in front of ESPN’s camera. After a hard collision with the attacker, Vaessen lost consciousness in the 84th minute of the game at the end of September, after which no further play took place.
“I was afraid of the worst at the time, but thanks to God that didn’t happen,” Brobbey said. “It is very nice to see Etienne back on the field. I am happy with that.” Vaessen has been fit enough to play goalkeeper again for several weeks now.
In the days after the collision, Brobbey contacted Vaessen, which the goalkeeper greatly appreciated. “That was great. That did me and my family good. I am happy that he is standing here next to me and has nice words for me,” said Vaessen after completing the last 10 minutes. There was no change in the score.