Van der Maarel’s Defeat: FC Utrecht Captain Opens up About Lack of Confidence and Quality

Van der Maarel is completely through it: ‘You surprise me with those damn questions’

Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Mark van der Maarel looks defeated after the match between FC Volendam and FC Utrecht (1-0). The captain of the Domstedelingen could not save his team from losing in Volendam and spoke to ESPN reporter Aletha Leidelmeijer afterwards.

Van der Maarel is asked by Leidelmeijer about what is different this year compared to the previous 15 years (14, ed.) that he played for Utrecht. “If I could explain that, we wouldn’t be here right now.”

“It’s a lack of confidence, it might also be a lack of quality,” the 34-year-old defender continues. “I don’t think it’s due to will, but maybe just that extra bit. That poison cup has to be completely emptied.”

Van der Maarel then shakes his head and sighs: “You’re also a bit surprising to me at the moment with those damn questions.” Leidelmeijer apologizes, but states that answering questions is part of being captain.

“We now have to pick up the pieces and accept everything that we will receive in terms of criticism, because we deserve that too,” Van der Maarel concludes. The Utrecht club icon is in his fourteenth season with the club.

After the defeat, coach Ron Jans’ team is bottom of the Eredivisie. Utrecht has only won once this season, in the away match against Heracles (1-3). The Domstedelingen are therefore at the bottom of the rankings with three points. After the international match, the troubled Ajax will visit De Galgenwaard.

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2023-10-06 20:35:00
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