"In Africa, we have pitches like this, so it's normal for me to play on pitches like this. So it is no surprise to me, it's good for me playing on a pitch like that! Sometimes the pitch has to decide for you, you want to make a decision in a game but because of the pitch you can't do it."
"As a player you have to play in different leagues, so coming here is exciting for me. I want to play in a top league like the English Premier League or the Spanish league, so this is a good step for me. Coming to Scotland it's a good league, you have to be ready to play in every game here."
Emmanuel Agyei, a 21-year-old January signing at Dundee United, has adapted well to the club's challenging pitch conditions caused by recent monsoon weather. The surface required sand reinforcement to remain playable, with Aberdeen's interim boss calling it the worst he has encountered. Agyei finds the conditions normal, having played on similar pitches during his development in Ghana. He views his move to Scottish football as an important step toward his ultimate ambitions of playing in the English Premier League or La Liga. Despite the intense Scottish football environment and large crowds, Agyei feels prepared for the challenge and recognizes the need for consistent performances to help Dundee United compete for top-six placement.
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