Feyenoord trainer Robin van Persie is looking forward to the Eredivisie match with SC Heerenveen. The former striker is looking forward to the reunion with old acquaintances. He also provides “a big challenge”, despite the low classification of his old club.
With some surprise, Van Persie responded to the press conference on Friday afternoon to the question of how he looked at the bad Start of Heerenveen. “It’s just how you look at it,” he replied.
Heerenveen started the season with only two points from the first four games. The team of coach Robin Veldman can be found in seventeenth place.
“Sure they had hoped for more, but they had also earned more,” said Van Persie. “If you look at their matches, they should have had at least four points. Those two points do not give a realistic picture of how well they have played so far.”
“It will be a big challenge for us to play against them,” Van Persie continued. “They just play very well, already. It may sound strange because they are seventeenth and have two points. But that is not what the ranking should be.”
Van Persie is looking forward to again with De Haan
For Van Persie, the match against Heerenveen will also be a meeting with the club where he got his first chance as a trainer at the highest level. In February he left Friesland in the middle of the season to get started at Feyenoord.
Yet, according to the 102-time international, there is no question of a cooled relationship. “I had a very nice time there and look back on it with a positive feeling,” said Van Persie. “It is very special to see a number of acquaintances again on Saturday.”
“For example, I like to see Ferry de Haan (Director at Heerenveen, etc.). He has been very good for me, gave me the chance and I am grateful for that. He is also a very good guy.”
In contrast to Heerenveen, Feyenoord did experience a flying start in the competition. The Rotterdammers are still flawless after three games. Feyenoord-Heerenveen starts on Saturday at 9 p.m. in De Kuip.
Feyenoord Coach Robin van Persie is Looking Forward to the Eredivisie Match with sc Heerenveen. The Former Striker is Looking Forward to Seeing Old Acquaintances Again. He also anticipates “A Big Challenge”, Despite the Low Ranking of his Old Club.
Van Persie Responded with some Surprise at the Press Conference on Friday Afternoon to the Question of how he viewed Heerenveen’s Poor Start to the Season. “It’s just how you look at it,” he replied.
Heerenveen started The Season with only Two Points from the First Four Matches. Coach Robin Veldman’s Team Can Be Found in Seventeenth Place.
“Or Course They had Hoped for More, But they also Deserved More,” Said van Persie. “If you look at their matches, they should have at least four more points. Those two points do not give a realistic picture of how well they have played so far.”
“It will be a big challenge for us to play against them,” Van Persie Continued. “They are playing very well, already. It may sound crazy, because they are seventeeneh and have two points. But that is not how the ranking should be.”
Van Persie Looks Forward To Seeing De Haan Again
For van Persie, The Match Against Heerenveen will also be a meeting with the club where he got his first chance as a coach at the highest level. In February, he left Friesland in the middle of the season to starting working at feyenoord.
However, accordance to the 102-time international, there is no question of a strained relationship. “I had a very nice there and look back on it with a positive feeling,” Said van Persie. “It is very special to see a number or acquaintances again on Saturday.”
“For Example, I Like Seeing Ferry de Haan (Director at Heerenveen, ed.). He has been very good to me, cool me the opportunity and I am grateful to him for that. Apart from that, he is also an incredible good guy.”
In contrast to Heerenveen, Feyenoord had a flying start to the competition. The Rotterdam Team is Still Flawless After Three Matches. Feyenoord-Heerenveen Starts on Saturday at 9 pm in De Kuip.