FC Twente approaches PSV’s flagship player
1 min readFC Porto and Luuk de Jong seem to be looking to quickly put an end to their cooperation in the short term. Portuguese media report that the club from Porto will quickly sit down with Luuk de Jong to end the partnership.
The Portuguese outlet A Bola reports that things will quickly be brought to light about the future of the striker. On Thursday, it was revealed in Portugal that FC Porto and De Jong will part ways this summer. According to A Bola, it is not that far yet, although the chance is indeed quite large that the 35-year-old former PSV player will leave the Estádio do Dragão. FC Twente, though, sees a future in the striker and would, in that case, welcome him with open arms.
'Despite the good recovery from the serious injury to his left knee, sustained in December, and the fact that the player responds very positively to heavier training, a personal issue related to the illness of a close family member causes the Dutchman to seriously consider returning to his home country', says the leading Portuguese sports newspaper.
FC Twente would in any case already be 'positioning' itself to bring De Jong in, it sounds from the East. The 39-time international was a player of FC Twente between 2009 and 2012. In three seasons in Enschede, he scored no fewer than sixty times in 120 matches.
According to the usually well-informed A Bola, FC Twente has been monitoring De Jong's situation for several months. The club also offers him the chance to continue in a different role after his playing career. FC Twente seems to be looking to take its opportunity with PSV's figurehead.
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I'm happy with the progression this season, but I want more end product from the wing players. Good build-up is great, now let's see more goals.
That mention of the wing play is spot on. PSV look dangerous when they get direct early, and the cutbacks have been crisp. More of that and I think the goals come naturally.
Brilliant tactical point about the wide overloads. PSV actually stretch you, then they attack the gaps instead of just crossing all day.
I'm not fully convinced by the balance in midfield. When the article says they want more control, it sometimes feels like the fullbacks go and leave space. Still, the transitions are exciting.
The article makes it sound simple, but I'm not convinced the back line is fully stable yet. When the fullbacks push up, the space behind them still worries me.
The way PSV pressed after losing the ball looked way more aggressive than last season. If they keep that intensity without gassing out, teams will struggle to play through the middle.
I liked the way PSV are pressing higher again, it really forces teams into bad passes. If they keep winning second balls, the midfield will look so much more confident.