After the draw against FC Groningen, Feyenoord now seems to really have to focus on maintaining third place. Willem van Hanegem does think, however, that the Rotterdammers can play a decisive role in the Eredivisie: they still have to play against the top two and are not without a chance in advance in terms of quality in those mutual duels.
“Feyenoord can play a major role in the title race. It has been clear for some time that they are no longer participating themselves. They fall short in certain positions,” he said. The Curve in his column in the General Newspaper.
“Two things struck me in the Kuip. That Dessers said afterwards that when he was alone on his way to the goal of FC Groningen, he suffered from swollen legs. Are those nerves? Because it was a sprint from FC Groningen. nothing and he was just in it? I can’t imagine much,” continues Van Hanegem.
“And there were again so many players who showed up less than earlier this season. And I’m not talking about Gernot Trauner, that guy is always there. And also not about substitute Patrik Walemark. That boy has something against it. Partizan will be suspended on Thursday, I heard the trainer say. Then put him in against PEC on Sunday from the start, because this Feyenoord is crying out for such a creative player.”