"Physically Everton was a big battle, a big game so I'm still recovering from that. It's been like this. It's just the way it is—the Premier League, it's physicality and a bit of war in the 18-yard box. At 6ft 4in and with a robust frame, the young Belgian is built for the game's demands."
"It's one of my strengths, he says, so sometimes I like the challenge as well. Of course it can't get too much sometimes, but everyone has to deal with it. It's not like only one team does it, it's everyone in general. As a goalkeeper you have to get used to that and train for it and get better at it."
"The club said to me that it was the most physical. It's the best league but the physicality is the biggest difference. We do it as well sometimes, making it hard for the goalkeeper. In Belgium it's less physical but still the principles are the same. Here there are a bit more bodies in front of you."
Senne Lammels, a 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper, transferred to Manchester United from Royal Antwerp for £18 million in September and made his debut in October. He quickly became the first-choice goalkeeper, delivering an impressive start with five clean sheets across 21 league matches. The Premier League's physicality, particularly during set-pieces and corners, presents significant challenges that Lammels navigates with composure and assurance. Standing 6ft 4in with a robust frame, he views the physical intensity as a strength and embraces the competitive nature of English football. While adjusting to his elevated status and the demands of playing for a major club, Lammels acknowledges the Premier League's superior physicality compared to Belgian football, requiring constant adaptation and improvement.
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