Ex Genk goalkeeper coach, Gilbert Roex on Mike Penders

🗣️ "He was still playing for Jong Genk in the second division when Chelsea's scouts became convinced. "It was similar to Courtois. He had only spent one season in the first team when he won the title and was still only 18. Maybe Chelsea's video scouts have identified a player who could be worth much more in the future.

One of the teachers recommended him to me. When I saw him, he had a great profile, he played well and he had a great mentality. But technically, he needed a lot of work. At that time, his feet were terrible because he was so tall. But he passed the trial for our under-14s when he was 13." 📰 @NizaarKinsella