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Rosales reveals Ruiz praise

Image: Rosales: Has stepped in for Ruiz since his departure

FC Twente's Roberto Rosales says former team-mate Bryan Ruiz has been in touch to congratulate him on his recent performances.

Youngster commended by Ruiz after taking new role at Twente

FC Twente's Roberto Rosales says former team-mate Bryan Ruiz has been in touch to congratulate him on his recent performances on the wing for the Dutch club. Rosales, formerly a right-back, has taken over on the right flank in place of Ruiz, who left Enschede for Fulham last month. The 22-year-old Venezuelan provided three assists in his new role against ADO Den Haag at the weekend, having previously impressed when Twente took on Fulham in the UEFA Europa League last week. And he claims his displays have not gone unnoticed by the departed Ruiz. "After the game against Fulham, Bryan phoned to say that I had played some good crosses," he told De Telegraaf. "This position is not entirely new to me. In Venezuela and at (former club) Gent, I have also played this role. "It does not really matter to me what position I play, but when I play."

Frustrating

Rosales, who helped Venezuela to fourth place in this year's Copa America in the summer, is pleased to be seeing more action after finding playing time limited in the opening few games. "That was frustrating, but luckily I now have a chance," he added. "In Venezuela, we had a great tournament - we came in fourth. That had never happened and led to a huge celebration in Caracas. "Then I just had a week's holiday. But I feel OK now."

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