Feyenoord, a powerhouse in Dutch football, finds itself in fourth place halfway through the Eredivisie season. club legend Pierre van Hooijdonk recently shared his assessment with NOS,offering insights into the teamS highs and lows.
Van Hooijdonk acknowledged a challenging start, stating, “They had a challenging start, with many new players. it took a while before they were all appreciated by the trainer, Priske. At the start of the season, points were unnecessarily lost, especially in home games.”
Despite a recent loss to PSV Eindhoven before the winter break, van Hooijdonk sees a positive trajectory. He noted, “Feyenoord is on an upward trend. Everything is becoming clearer. I expect them to take second place, the maximum possible, although it will be a tough task.”
hwang In-Beom’s Immediate Impact
One of the summer’s most impactful signings, according to van Hooijdonk, is South Korean midfielder Hwang In-Beom. His arrival from red Star Belgrade proved to be a game-changer. Van Hooijdonk highlighted Hwang’s rapid integration, saying, “After one training session, Hwang was put in the starting line-up against bayer Leverkusen and after half an hour he received all the balls from the entire backline. that tells me enough. That everyone has recognized his qualities equally.He has proven that too. With Hwang, Feyenoord might also have lost to PSV, but it is clear that he is super notable.”
Ivanusec’s Underwhelming Performance
While Hwang’s contributions have been lauded, van Hooijdonk pointed to a player who hasn’t met expectations: Luka Ivanusec.He commented, “Luka Ivanusec. That is a Croatian international, but there is nothing left of him.We no longer see him and he hardly participates anymore.”
As Feyenoord heads into the second half of the season, the team’s performance will be closely watched. Hwang In-Beom’s continued success will be crucial, while the club will need to find a way to unlock Ivanusec’s potential if they hope to achieve their enterprising goals.
This article discusses Feyenoord’s performance in the Eredivisie and highlights the contributions of Hwang In-Beom. According to club legend Pierre van Hooijdonk, Hwang’s impact has been immediate and significant. [[1]] He quickly integrated into the team and impressed everyone with his abilities. Van hooijdonk believes Hwang is a key reason why Feyenoord is doing well, even suggesting they might have lost to PSV without him.
The article also mentions Luka Ivanusec, another player who hasn’t performed as was to be expected.Van Hooijdonk expressed disappointment with Ivanusec’s lack of contribution, stating that as a Croatian international, he has been underwhelming.[[1]]
