Leiva: "I want to prove myself"

Argentinian signing Cristian Leiva got the chance to proove himself against Panathinaikos Athens this week, but the midfielder will start on the bench against Westerlo anyway.


"Panathinaikos was a great opportunity to show myself", reacts Leiva. "I was able to see whether I can compete on European level or not. The coach paid attention to the individual performance of the players, so it was important for me. Of course I am disappointed I have to sit on the bench, but there are many good players here. I hope I get the chance to prove myself. I want to show what I'm worth", said the Argentinian.

"I have no problem with Yves Vanderhaeghe. He is a great, experienced player with a great shape for his age. I admire him", stated Leiva. The midfielder is also happy with the French classes. "We had six classes until now. But the best way to study a language, is talking and hearing it on the pitch", said Cristian Leiva.