Leeds defender Struijk confirms talks with Belgium coach Martinez; discusses Bielsa influence | OneFootball

Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk is leaving the international door open to Belgium.

Struijk, a Holland youth international, also qualifies for Belgium and held talks with Rode Deuvils coach Roberto Martinez before the Euros.

"Of course, they are very good players to keep an eye on. I would like to reach the same level as Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt," said Struijk. H

“In terms of international career, I want to wait and see where interest comes from. It depends on whether Oranje becomes an option, but Belgium is always a possibility for me. I have spoken to the national coach and that gives me opportunities to think about that. Everyone has their own path and I try to find my own way."

On Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa, Struijk added: “He has ensured that I have developed enormously. He makes sure you can improve every aspect of your game and all I can do is learn from that every day. It's great fun to play at Leeds United, there's a lot of laughs in training and we have young, good players."