Gian van Veen has stated that he does not require a conversation with Luke Littler to resolve their recent on-stage dispute during the Premier League in Manchester. Van Veen emerged victorious in a contentious match, which prompted a heated reaction from Littler after Van Veen turned towards him while throwing darts in the deciding leg. The Dutch player expressed that Littler was 'out of order' for celebrating in his direction, causing him to stare back, which ultimately led to Littler missing crucial match darts and losing the contest.
However, Littler has since shared his perspective, stating that his celebrations were directed at his girlfriend and father, not Van Veen. Despite hearing Littler's side of the story, Van Veen's opinion on the incident remains unchanged, although he claims to harbor no hard feelings.
Van Veen mentioned, 'It is a difficult one. For myself, not really [I don't need a conversation]. He said his piece the other day.
I still have the same view as I had two weeks ago when it all happened.' The Dutch player has been at the center of attention in the darts world and welcomes the competitive tension, but prefers to be an observer rather than a participant. Van Veen is looking forward to facing Littler again, anticipating that his opponent will be more determined than ever.
Meanwhile, Michael van Gerwen believes the spat between Van Veen and Littler has been exaggerated, comparing it to his own past clashes with Phil Taylor. The incident has been discussed by commentators, with some expressing concerns that it could affect Littler's performance. Littler has spoken about expecting a frosty reception from the Dutch crowd in Rotterdam but is focused on his game and improving his standing in the league. The Premier League Darts will continue in Rotterdam, with Van Veen set to face Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen taking on Jonny Clayton.