Sem Steijn is happy that on Saturday he was of value in his first Eredivisie match for Feyenoord against NAC Breda (2-0). Trainer Robin van Persie also enjoyed the free kick of his captain and understands that Gonçalo Borges requires more playing time.
“That was very nice, I hadn’t hit a ball yet. Great to start with that free kick,” Steijn told ESPN afterwards. The summer purchase shot the ball of about 22 meters over the wall and against the ropes after two minutes.
“I put a lot of time in it. Practice is rewarded,” said Steijn about his free kicks. Also in his time at FC Twente, the attacking midfielder regularly scored from a free kick.
Steijn was not completely satisfied with Feyenoord’s game against NAC. “It could be better at times,” said the Eredivisie top scorer of last season. “We have to finish the chances more to make it easier for ourselves.”
Van Persie also enjoyed Steijn’s goal. “I was not surprised, because this is what we see from him on the training every day. If you have been training on free kicks all your life, then it is not surprising that the ball sometimes flies in it.”
Van Persie Lang in conversation with Borges
Afterwards, Van Persie had a minute -long conversation with attacker Borges, who did not get playing minutes against both NAC and Wednesday against Fenerbahçe. The Portuguese had hoped for a raid in De Kuip.
“I would have liked to have granted Borges for minutes,” said Van Persie. The trainer indicated that in the final phase he had to change the cow -struggling Ayase Ueda for Casper Tengstedt. Van Persie was planning to give Borges a few playing minutes.
“I can understand his disappointment. I know what is going on in such a boy. He is a big purchase and has started well. I told him that he must be patient. We believe in him and he will really get his chances.”
Feyenoord can now focus on the return against Fenerbahçe in the third preliminary round of the Champions League. That duel in Istanbul starts on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Feyenoord won the first game in De Kuip on Wednesday with 2-1.
Sem Steijn is happy that he was valuable on Saturday in His First Eredivisie Match for Feyenoord Against NAC Breda (2-0). Coach Robin van Persie also Enjoyed the free kick of his captain and understands that gonçalo borges hens more playing time.
“That was very nice, I had touched the ball yet. Great to start like that with free kick,” Steijn Said to ESPN afterwards. The Summer Acquisition Shot The Ball After Two Minutes from About 22 meters over the Wall and Against the Ropes.
“I put a lot of time into it. Practice is rewarded,” Steijn Said about his free kicks. Also in His Time at FC Twente, The Attacking Midfielder Regularly Scored From A Free Kick.
Steijn was not entirely satisfied with Feyenoord’s Game Against NAC. “It could have Been Better at Times,” Said the Eredivisie Top Scorer of Last Season. “We have to finish the chans more to make it easy for ourelves.”
Van Persie also Enjoyed Steijn’s goal. “I was surprised, because we see from him every day in training.
Van Persie had A Long Conversation with Borges
Van Persie had a minutes-long conversation on the field after the match with attacher borges, who did not get any playing time against nac or fenerbahçe on Wednesday. The Portuguese had hoped for a substitute appearance in De Kuip.
“I would have liked to give bores minutes,” Said van Persie. The coach Indicated that in the Final Phase he had to replace the tired ayase ueda with Casper Tengstedt. Van Persie Did Plan to give Borges Some Playing Time.
“I can understand his disappointment. I know what’s going on in Such a boy. He is a big purchase and has started well. I told him that he has to be patient. We believe in Him and he will really get his chans.”
Feyenoord Can Now Focus on the Return Match Against Fenerbahçe in the Third Preliminary Round of the Champions League. That match in Istanbul Starts on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Feyenoord won The First Leg in De Kuip 2-1 on Wednesday.
