Spain will face Belgium this Monday (6:00 p.m.) In the second game of the Eurocup group phase. The Red Flamesthat They will match England as the rival who has faced each other more times In their history (19), they are led by a Janice Cayman (Brasschaat, 1988) that attends to brand before seeing again on the green.
After losing to Italy (0-1) at its premiere, Belgium has complicated to overcome the group stage. “Our goal has always been to go to match. In the last Eurocup we made history when we reached the quarterfinals and it would be great that we could repeat again. The beginning was not a good result, but I think we have potential to fight it,” says Cayman, which, which Talk about what ELísabet Gunnarsdóttir has contributed to the bench of the Red Flames. “I think it gives the team a different approach to the previous technician. We have adapted and progressed to what you ask for of us and I hope it is reflected with good results. Obviously we have had defeats, but that is also part of the process,” he explains.
Cayman is, with 163 internationalities, the footballer – man or wife – that more games has played wearing Belgium's shirtahead of Jan Vertonghen (157). “It is an honor to play so many games with my selection. Each of them is a gift for me. I think it's great that it is now a woman who has more internationalities,” he says. “When people tell me that I am a legend I think they are crazy (Laughs). I appreciate your words, really, but it is not something that I am aware of. I am satisfied with seeing that women's football has models to follow in Belgium and that the youngest players have who to admire or who to look at. Before there was not and that means that things are changing, “he adds.
Janice grew up without female referents and discovered on television an idol to imitate. “My favorite player was Romario, I liked how I played. Before you could not watch women's football on television and those that we liked football we looked at them. I was a fan of Brazil in general and Romario in particular,” he explains. Although in the field they do not occupy the position, yes that They have a similar height (167 centimeters) -How the Apodel of 'Baixinho' (Bajito) that the Brazilian star had. “Feeling a reference is a responsibility, but you have to accept it naturally. I think that in Belgium we are several experienced players who can transmit that passion and those values to which they come from behind. Hopefully this is continued to be done with future generations!”
Cayman is the second captain of the National Team, since the first is another legend like Tessa Wullaert. “For me it is not important who carries the bracelet. I think my companions know what they can expect from me and we all respect ourselves. It is about adding value to the group, although in this selection we have many different leaders who have voice and those we listen to,” he says. “It is an honor to be one of the team's leaders,” he emphasizes. “I think I can contribute my experience, especially to the youngest. I have always worked very hard to offer the best version of myself and be able to overcome my limits. It is a mentality that I think I share with the rest of the selection,” he adds.
His experience and quality will be decisive for the important duel of Monday in Bern against Spain. “It is crazy to play so many games in a row against Spain and Portugal, but so are the raffles. Against Spain we had a very close match in the Nations in Valencia, but then they beat us for four goals at home. We will try to put it as difficult as possible,” he says. “To win them we need not to have a good day and that we are very organized, we commit few failures and we are very successful,” he says. “I would highlight their center of the country It is clear to whom to put the magnifying glass. “It's hard to choose from so much world -class player, but I would say that I stay with Aitana. It's super strong, a great player. Mariona I think she is a very important player for the selection,” he says.
After passing through the ranks of the Excelsior, Springzon Beerse, Oud-Heverlee Leuven, KVK Tienen, Pali Blues, Juvisy, Western New York Flash, Montpellier Y Olympique LyonnaisCayman plays since 2023 in the Leicester. “At the moment I will continue one more year. I think the English league is very competitive and it is a challenge to play there every week,” prepares for tomorrow. “I am studying to be a sports director. I also like to listen to music and see series in Netflix,”
