“Because of his long absence, his teammates didn’t know where his strength lies. Through the training sessions and the matches, the others now see what his strengths are. Just knock on the door, the physical problems are over. Tactically, I also see the accuracy I want from him when we don’t have the ball. He brings depth and technical qualities with him. He’s also been working a lot on free kicks lately,” said the Frenchman.
Yet Kluivert is not undisputed with the trainer of the number three in Ligue 1. „No one is undisputed. But if you have someone who is in such form, then of course you have to put them on the field.”
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Kluivert was especially happy that Nice took the three points again after two losses in a row. “After the defeat at Lyon, we had to react. We have done that. The three points are the most important. I am very happy.”
L’Equipe rated the attacker with a 7 and also included him in the Team of the Week. According to the French sports newspaper, “the precious Kluivert” is still the driving force at Nice in 2022, together with the controlling midfielder Khéphren Thuram.
Kluivert has played 18 games for Nice so far, scoring five goals and providing four assists.