Michael van Gerwen 'comfortable' with the pressure exuded on him ahead of defence of World Championship

Michael van Gerwen has admitted that he is comfortable with the pressure that will be on him at the World Championship as the World Number 1 who has had a brilliant end to the year looks to defend his world title for the first time and get a 3rd overall crown . He also spoke about his opponent and knows he has to be wary of his opponent tonight Christian Kist who despite being injured for the back end of this year could stun the World Number One and he Is ready for that. "I played a special World Championship last year and I want that feeling to continue," said Van Gerwen. "This is the biggest tournament in darts and it means so much to win it. "There will be pressure on me but I'm comfortable with that and I'm getting used to it. Everyone is playing well now but I believe in myself and I have to focus on my own game. "I can only focus on Christian because he's shown in the past how good he can be on his day. He's had some injury problems so you don't know what he will do, but I have to concentrate on myself and make sure that I don't make any mistakes."