Michael van Gerwen has described feedback from his World Darts Championship semi-final opponent Chris Dobey as “nonsense”.
Dobey said it might be a “bit easier” taking part in Van Gerwen within the final 4 reasonably than Callan Rydz, who’s from the identical north east city as him in Bedlington.
Van Gerwen beat Callam Rydz in a top quality match to arrange a conflict with Dobey and was requested in regards to the English participant’s feedback, which have been made earlier than Van Gerwen gained.
“People, when they win, they talk a lot of nonsense,” stated Van Gerwen.
He added: “Dobey is a really attention-grabbing participant to play towards as a result of he can produce one thing actually good.
“So that you at all times must be sure you maintain sustaining your individual hearth and every thing as a result of he is an excellent participant.
“So I’m not going to underestimate him because I had my battles with him. I know what he’s capable of and as long as you know, yeah, then everything is good.”
Dobey will play within the semi-finals at Alexandra Palace for the primary time in his profession after dropping within the final eight in 2024 and 2023.
He agonisingly threw away a 4-0 result in Rob Cross 12 months in the past, however made a mini comeback of his personal this yr after dropping the opening two units to Gerwyn Value, earlier than roaring again to win 5-3.
“I believe I can go on and win it, I just need to keep performing the way I can and hit my doubles,” stated Dobey.
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Chris Dobey missed 5 match darts however completed on a double, double to e-book himself a spot within the World Championship semi-finals
Van Gerwen: I imagine ‘the King’ will come again
Van Gerwen will play his ninth World Championship semi-final on Thursday and is bidding for a fourth world title, having not gained since 2019.
The 35-year-old didn’t win a televised event in 2024, which is the primary time he has not gained in a calendar yr since 2011.
Requested whether or not he can grow to be the ‘King of the Palace’ once more, he stated: “That would be nice. People probably know the answer, but no, it’s a tough one.
“It is a robust battle, however I like to face battles, and so long as I maintain believing in my very own capability, then the King will come again.”
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Van Gerwen got here into the event slightly below the highlight with all consideration on Luke Humphries and Luke Littler.
If Littler beats Nathan Aspinall, he’ll play Stephen Bunting within the different semi-final, so the 17-year-old might meet Van Gerwen in Friday’s ultimate.
Van Gerwen got here into the event slightly below the highlight with all consideration on Luke Humphries and Luke Littler.
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