Eljero Elia does not fit into plans FC Utrecht coach René Hake | Football

sport">The choice of the FC Utrecht coach at this stage of the preparation does not bode well for the perspective of the 30-time Orange international. An interim departure of the attacker, which is fixed for another year, seems to be the best solution for all parties, but at the moment there is nothing concrete in that area. FC Utrecht was delighted last year when competitors such as FC Twente, FC Groningen and ADO Den Haag were trumped in the battle for Elia. Elia was seen as an asset in the ambitious plans to challenge the top three, but was unable to live up to expectations. A corona infection, worries in the private sphere and a hamstring injury ensured that Elia could not play a sporting role. In 23 matches for FC Utrecht, he scored two goals and one assist.

sport">Without Elia, but with debutants Quinten Timber, Tasos Douvikas and Arthur Zagre, who all played parts of the match, FC Utrecht convincingly dealt with KV Mechelen, Lucas Bijker’s club. It was 7-2 against the number eight of last season in Belgium by goals from Adrian Dalmau (twice), Bart Ramselaar, Moussa Sylla, Gyrano Kerk, Remco Balk and an own goal by the Belgians.

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