Michael van Gerwen is in an unmapped territory when 11 Premier League in Rotterdam is heading for the night when he sits out of four and without a night victory by his name. He knows he has to change and quickly.
Since his debut performance in 2013, Van Gerwen missed the finals only once, in 2020, when he finished sixth. Along with it has seven wins, two semifinal losses and two final losses.
In recent years, however, Van Gerwen has fought consistency, which means that he left without rating from the players’ championship in 2022 and has to pick up the night victory in the Premier League when Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall jumped into the ranking.
Not only that, but the triple world champion had to pull out of the night in Berlin after he suffered a mad neck injury and had a shirt at the same time, He prevents his points further.
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Wayne Mardle examines the statistics of the tournament Luk Littlera TV-rated tournament and how they compare with the numbers of Michael van Gerwen in 2017
Despite such failures, world 3 claims that he still has full belief that he can get to the finals at night and still has a “fight” that needs to stay on top, even during difficult periods.
“I’m without pain now. It’s still a bit stiff, but it’s not (something) that affects my arrows, I think,” Van Gerwen said.
“I think it’s just me that I have a bad arm. I think I have to buy a new one.
“Only a few weeks ago I think I played some beautiful games with some good averages. It just didn’t really help. But that’s what it is.
“You have to deal with the circumstances and I have to make sure I’m on top of things and I still have a fire in my stomach. And still doing something to me.
“Anger is still there when you don’t lead 100%. I think it’s a good thing to fight a lot and work.
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Van Gerwen managed to defend from 3-0 and 4-1 down against Luke Humphries in their quarterfinal collision in Cardiff. Check out the targets of Mighty Mike during his victory in return
“It’s not the most pleasant moment in my career when you look at this perspective. But I’m never giving up. I’ll fight for everything. And I know it’s still.
“I know the challenge, you don’t lose it, you know what I mean? But of course you have to keep your own faith.
“And if you can, I think there is a lot.
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Brilliant 114 van Gerwen 114 inspired him to take a charming victory of 6-5 over Littlerem
“What have you said for the last two years – I’m not consistent enough. I won absolutely nothing. And yet when you look at the ranking, I won the most convenience after two Lukesch (Little and Humphries).
“I have to come up with the answer – fast because the Premier League is not waiting for anyone. You have to move on.
“I still believe I can do the first four, 100 percent. But you have to get off, you have to win points and that’s the only thing you can do.”
Rotterdam to bring expectations that do not match the reality
If a Dutchman can finally pick up his first night victory in 2025, it would be even more strange because the crowd on his side on his home night in Rotterdam.
The expectations that will feel is not lost on the “green machine”, although he knows that his form does not guarantee it.
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Rotterdam welcomed Michael van Gerwen in style last year’s Premier League of Darts
“There are always more expectations for me. Maybe not now, I don’t know, because it would be really strange that all fans expect to win after the last few weeks,” Van Gerwen said.
“I still believe in myself, so you never know. You know how fast it can’t turn (a way), also how fast it can turn (the way). I have to make sure I’m growing and constantly trying to do as pleasant as possible.
“If you asked me three or four weeks ago, I would say I’m not too far away.
“So I have to make sure I graze more harder and make sure I get it back in my pocket to make sure I’m strong on the dartboard and guess freely.”
Where does the next Premier League go?
Premier League continues Rotterdam Ahoy on Thursday, April 17, when Luke Little takes over Rob Cross while Stephen Bunting is facing Michael van Gerwen. Watch the Night 11 Premier League Darts in Rotterdam, Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+ from 18:00 – stream with now.
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