Troy Parrott spent seven years at Tottenham Hotspur before leaving them permanently for AZ Alkmaar last month.
The 22-year-old made only four appearances for Tottenham as he was sent out on loan to five clubs, before being sold to the Dutch club.
Last season, Tottenham let the striker join Excelsior Rotterdam, where he managed 17 goals and five assists from 32 games.
This convinced AZ to buy him, but he’s yet to replicate last season’s form. Parrott is yet to score a goal or register an assist for his new club.
After AZ’s goalless draw against FC Groningen on Sunday, De Telegraaf had a chat with the former Spurs man.
The Eredivisie side have scored two goals from three games so far. The report suggests the Republic of Ireland international has to start finding the back of the net regularly, to help his side finish in the top three.
It’s been difficult for the frontman since leaving Tottenham, but he doesn’t want to focus on the criticism aimed towards him.
“That’s fine. People will always have their opinions ready. I just care about what my teammates and the trainer say to me,” he said.
The Irishman has explained what he has to do to start impressing for the Eredivisie side.
“I’ll never talk myself down. That doesn’t help anyone. I always adopt a positive attitude. I have to get into a better scoring position. I also depend on my teammates for that. It is something we are working hard on with the team,” Parrott explained.
Parrott remains confident that it’s only a matter of time before he’s able to s showcase his qualities for AZ.
“No pressure, no panic. I have no doubts whatsoever: the goals will come,” he added.
And there’s plenty of time to justify the big expectations around him.