Dost: “I’m in good hands”

First of all, I would like to thank my colleagues on the medical team and the doctors at Alkmaar, as well as the people at Northwest Hospital, who acted quickly and correctly. I would like to thank my teammates and the Alkmaar players who surrounded me with their warm shield.

I understand that support is coming from my home country, but also from other places, which moves me. The world of football is sometimes difficult, but now I noticed how we can become human. When I left the field I heard applause from everyone in the stadium, which made me happy. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who sympathize with me and my family. We appreciate this support.

Now I am in communication with my teammates and the staff. I would like to tell them that I am fine under these circumstances and that I am in good hands. In the next few days, the tests will reveal what happened to me yesterday. For now it is important that I recover calmly and find a place for it with my family.

To the players and staff, I hope the team performance we achieved yesterday continues in the coming games. I would like to ask everyone in Nijmegen to stand by the team, yesterday was a difficult day for the players and the staff as well. Your support will be useful to them. I will hear from you again soon and would like to reiterate: Thanks for the support.