Pontus Dahlberg has explained how artificial grass has hampered his loan move from Watford to FC Emmen.

The goalkeeper is yet to make a senior appearance for the Eredivisie side, despite joining them for the rest of the season to get extra game time.

In an interview with Fotbollskanalen, the Swedish international explained that the impact of the artificial turf has had an impact on his back, but he claims he is now ready to play and get some much needed minutes.

"Both me and Watford agreed that I should come out and play matches," he said.

"It's been good, I think. It has been a bit of a settling in period because it is artificial grass and that it is a different way of playing. The club wanted me to get used to it and now it feels like I have, pretty well. At the same time, I have had some minor problems in my back due to the artificial grass and I was unable to walk fully. It has eased now, so it feels good.

"I played on artificial grass in Sweden, but now I've been in Watford for almost two years and am used to ordinary grass. Obviously it is a change to go on artificial turf and play on it every day. The ball bounces and there will be different strain on the body."

After a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, Dahlberg is hoping Emmen coach Dick Lukkien will take the opportunity to finally give him the nod in goal over Dennis Telgenkamp.

"I came here to play, not to sit on the bench," he said.

"I don't know how the coach thinks. But it is clear that it is more difficult to change if the team does well and wins every match. That's all I can say."