Feyenoord convinced on Sunday afternoon by turning an early 0-2 deficit against FC Utrecht into a 4-2 victory. Also at the table NOS Studio Football the comeback and the play of Arne Slot’s team were enjoyed.
Pierre van Hooijdonk was very enthusiastic about the match he had seen. “I was really impressed by this Feyenoord. There is a lot of positive aggression in the team. Utrecht didn’t have a second to catch their breath, because then a Feyenoord player was on top. That is characteristic of the Slot team, but it doesn’t always work out. Utrecht couldn’t breathe, really not for a second. I think that’s mainly why Utrecht, apart from those two goals, didn’t get a single chance. It was all Feyenoord.”
Everything was right for the Rotterdam team, according to the former Feyenoord player. “The wings, especially Paixão, were very good. We have often said that nothing happens on the wings. Paixão came along a number of times and Timber was good in midfield together with Wieffer,” says Van Hooijdonk, who also is happy with the return of Calvin Stengs. “In my opinion, he provided a piece of familiar midfield again, with someone who has the creativity to make others better and also create opportunities. You don’t see that with other Feyenoord midfielders. It was good to have him back in the ten position for Feyenoord.
Beelen and Hancko
The consistently good play of Thomas Beelen is also cited by Studio Voetbal. Ibrahim Afellay, who works at Feyenoord, enjoys the young defender and would also leave him if Gernot Trauner returns. “That boy is doing really great. He actually replaces him more than well. He is also a young boy who can only improve and who also represents a certain market value. I see no reason to take him out. “
“Trauner has of course been an extremely important player for Feyenoord, and still is of course. But if you replace a player in such a way as he has done, also with those matches against AS Roma where he played Lukaku very well, then I would recommend him just leave it alone,” Afellay praises. “He has a lot of speed, but he also makes good choices when in possession of the ball. He is developing very well and can develop even more, because he is still very young.”
Former Feyenoord striker Michiel Kramer, who is also at the table, wants to pick another player. “For me, Hancko was the standout player, perhaps a bit obvious. Of course, he started playing left back due to Hartman’s injury and he showed it there. Apart from that goal, the man of the match was for me because of his way. of playing, drive forward, taking risks and his flair.”
