After the match against RKC Waalwijk, a moved <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/02/ajax-ends-turbulent-week-on-a-positive-note-against-helpless-fc-twente-eredivisie-2021-2022/" title="Ajax ends turbulent week on a positive note against helpless FC Twente | Eredivisie 2021/2022″>Ricky van Wolfswinkel indicates that he had a very difficult time after the death of his father-in-law Johan Neeskens. “I’ve never had it like you’re not there at all afterwards. You try to force yourself to do it. Yes, difficult,” the FC Twente captain searches for words after the 2-2 draw in Waalwijk.
Johan Neeskens died on October 6 at the age of 72, causing a minute’s silence to be held on all Dutch professional football fields. The minute’s silence in Waalwijk was visibly difficult for the striker, who started the game in tears. “The country loses a great footballer, an icon. The family loses a father, a father-in-law, a grandfather. I’ve had a really tough time, but I’m glad I have the guys with me who support me. I have a wonderful family behind me,” Van Wolfswinkel is grateful.
Despite the difficult times Van Wolfswinkel has had, he did not hesitate to kick off on Saturday evening. “De Nees would say: go play, friend,” he concluded with a beautiful smile.
