FC Twente coach Co Adriaanse has heaped praise on teenage forward Ola John after a host of impressive displays this season.
Coach and skipper full of praise for teenager
FC Twente coach Co Adriaanse has heaped praise on teenage forward Ola John after a host of impressive displays this season.
The 19-year-old has made a big impact at Twente since making his senior debut last November.
A youth product at the Eredivisie club, John reportedly spurned interest from the Premier League last year in favour of continuing his development in Enschede.
Adriaanse, who has made the teenager a first-team regular following the summer departure of Bryan Ruiz to Fulham and an injury to Nacer Chadli, has hailed the youngster's form and work ethic.
"He is strong and hardly ever injured," he told UEFA's
official website.
"Ola is never tired, always ready to go and happy every day. That makes him a very pleasant player to work with."
Twente captain Peter Wisgerhof added: "Ola is developing brilliantly. He keeps two opponents busy in every match - he is already good enough that they double-mark him. That gives extra space to his team-mates."
Unfazed
The forward's older brother, Collins, plied his trade in England with Fulham between 2004-09, notching 20 goals in 95 Premier League games.
John, who will take on his brother's old side in the Europa League this week, insists he is unfazed by big-name opponents.
"I am never nervous when I go on to the pitch, even if I know I am up against a physically strong opponent," he said.
"Who have I got to fear? Defenders are more scared of attackers than the other way around.
"You cannot get intimidated by opponents. They are all just people when you are up against them. Also, when you are clever, you always get chances, even against a strong opponent."
