Michael van Gerwen after a hopeless defeat: “I can only blame myself for this” | Darts

After the game, Van Gerwen blamed himself a lot. “I was trying everything, but it worked and did not want,” said the Vlijmenaar opposite RTL 7. “It was a bit awkward with the audience there. That all plays a role. It did not happen automatically and I can only blame myself for that.

“Aspinall didn’t play very well at the start of the game, but I couldn’t even hook up with him”, Van Gerwen continued. “I can only blame myself for that. At one point he started throwing nicely and that had everything to do with the fact that I gave him self-confidence. ”

During the final week in the Premier League, the public will be present again for the first time this season. However, Van Gerwen did not enjoy the return of the fans, who especially encouraged his opponent. “That makes sense for someone who comes from England?”, Continued Van Gerwen. “I had expected that a bit, although it was not too bad for a home game. When I play in Ahoy, they get one singing concert after another. That is part of it. I don’t worry about that at all. ”

The defeat means that the Dutchman also has to give up his lead to Aspinall. Both darters have the same number of points, but the Englishman’s leg balance is better. On Tuesday evening, Van Gerwen continues his hunt for a ticket for the play-offs with a match against two-time world champion Gary Anderson.