Hurzeler: Dunk has a lot more to offer

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Albion's head coach is convinced his captain can be a Premier League player for many more years.

Bruce Talbot

2024-12-05T06:00+00:00

Fabian Hurzeler is full of praise for the attributes of his captain Lewis Dunk. 📷 by Paul Hazlewood.

Fabian Hurzeler believes skipper Lewis Dunk will celebrate many more milestones with the club.

Dunk played his 250th Premier League game in last Friday’s 1-1 draw against Southampton and could return to the starting line-up at Fulham on Thursday night.

“I think it's his goal [to play well into his 30s],” said Hurzeler. “And he has some role models in the team with the likes of James Milner.

“[Leicester City striker] Jamie Vardy has proved that when you are professional, that when you take care of your body and when you do everything with passion and with love then you can carry on for a long time.

Lewis Dunk made his 250th Premier League appearance for the club against Southampton on Friday. 📷 by Paul Hazlewood.

“You need this fire inside of you, this energy to be motivated to come in every day to work hard. I think he's able to do it because he seems to be very stable.

“He’s a captain, a leader and a role model for a lot of young players here in the club. He's always there for us. He gives everything for the club and that's something very special. I'm happy that he's here in my team.

“He still can improve, and he has this attitude that he is not finished with his development. He’s trying to get better every day, to be the best leader he can and the best captain. That what he showed so far in the season.

“The only period I can judge Lewis is now. I see a defender who is the whole package. He’s good in possession, good out of possession. He's good in box-defending. He's good in driving the ball forward and making passes in the final third. He can improve a little bit his left foot but his right foot is so good.”