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Van der Gijp sees signs of Ajax revival after six-goal European win
The analyst believes Ajax are closing the gap again after their emphatic Conference League victory over Midtjylland.
De Mos warns Ajax of in-form Weghorst before Twente trip
The former Ajax coach believes Wout Weghorst’s form and motivation could make him the decisive threat in Sunday’s Eredivisie meeting.
PSV’s high-risk approach exposed again in Club Brugge defeat
Peter Bosz’s attacking system continues to deliver goals, but FCUpdate’s analysis identifies transition defence as a recurring weakness.
Gerard Wiekens voices concern over Manchester City’s future
The former City player says he is anxious about what could happen to the club, while stressing that the allegations against it remain subject to judgment.
Driessen questions Feyenoord recruitment after Inter setback
The Dutch columnist says several summer signings have failed to deliver at Champions League level, with goalkeeper Tjark Ernst receiving particularly severe criticism.
Noa Vahle criticises subdued atmosphere at Netherlands home games
The sports reporter believes Oranje supporters create an impressive party before matches but struggle to generate an intimidating atmosphere inside the stadium.
Ruud Gullit changes his mind on Gjivai Zechiël after Oranje debut
The former Netherlands international says the Feyenoord midfielder exceeded his expectations during his first senior international window.
Ruud Gullit encouraged by Netherlands and Xavi but retains defensive concerns
The former Oranje international offered a broadly positive assessment while identifying the national team’s back line as an unresolved worry.
Derksen questions KNVB decision to overlook Van Bommel for Oranje
The Dutch pundit believes Belgium coach Mark van Bommel could have been a stronger choice than Xavi Hernández after Ronald Koeman’s departure.
Van Hanegem backs Meerdink to handle new expectations after Oranje breakthrough
The former Netherlands international believes Mexx Meerdink, Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël now face greater scrutiny at club level, while he retains faith in Joshua Zirkzee.
Unbeaten Netherlands lead Nations League group but concerns remain under Xavi
Eight points from four matches have put Oranje top of Group A2, although attacking inconsistency and defensive vulnerability leave work to do before November’s decisive fixtures.
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Driessen questions Van Dijk and Dumfries after shaky Netherlands displays
The Dutch pundit says Xavi Hernández has yet to improve Oranje and believes two senior defenders have become too secure in their starting positions.
Rondo analysts united in praise for Gjivai Zechiël after Netherlands cameo
The Feyenoord midfielder impressed Youri Mulder, Ruud Gullit and Khalid Boulahrouz with his confidence and attacking intent during the 2-1 victory over Serbia.
Driessen urges Xavi to consider dropping Van Dijk or Dumfries
The Dutch columnist believes Oranje’s defensive record demands a major selection decision after another unconvincing display against Serbia.
Jan Boskamp questions Nacho Ferri’s fit at Feyenoord
The former Feyenoord player believes the €9 million striker is not currently being supplied in the way that brought him success at Westerlo.
Kenneth Perez dismisses Fortuna Sittard despite strong Eredivisie start
The analyst credited coach Danny Buijs with giving the Limburg club a profile as Fortuna sit fourth after collecting 10 points from five games.
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Driessen challenges Feyenoord’s account of transfer constraints
The Dutch journalist says Dévy Rigaux’s criticism of the financial legacy left by Dennis te Kloese does not match Feyenoord’s recent transfer decisions.
Van der Vaart backs Tolu as Ajax’s current No 1 but retains faith in Dolberg
The former Netherlands international believes Kasper Dolberg has the highest ceiling among Ajax’s strikers, although Tolu Arokodare is now leading the pecking order.
Van der Gijp criticises Berghuis miss after Ajax lose to PSV
The analyst was surprised by Steven Berghuis’s failure to convert a first-half opportunity, while Valentijn Driessen questioned several of Ajax coach Míchel’s decisions.
Van Hanegem tells Hadj Moussa to change his behaviour at Feyenoord
The former Feyenoord midfielder criticised Anis Hadj Moussa following his omission from the squad and urged him to focus ahead of the Champions League trip to Barcelona.
Kraay questions Ajax urgency and Ter Stegen’s approach against PSV
The ESPN analyst criticised Ajax for playing without sufficient speed while trailing 2-1, highlighting the goalkeeper’s patient distribution during a passive second-half spell.
Driessen identifies three PSV players who may have caught Xavi’s eye
The Dutch columnist believes Ruben van Bommel, Lutsharel Geertruida and Guus Til gave the Oranje coach something to consider during PSV’s 3-1 win at Ajax.
Driessen believes Xavi saw only three Oranje candidates in Ajax-PSV
The columnist felt the new Netherlands coach would have been concerned by the standard of PSV’s 3-1 Eredivisie victory in Amsterdam.
Hugo Borst reverses Tolu verdict after Ajax striker scores against PSV
The ESPN analyst criticised Tolu Arokodare’s pre-match prayer but was soon praising the forward following his equaliser for Ajax.
Ajax’s Gerónimo Spina signing draws fierce criticism over Jong team policy
The Deadline Day arrival from Atlético Madrid has reopened debate about Ajax’s use of foreign recruits and first-team players in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
AZ dominate Voetbalzone’s Eredivisie Team of the Week
Four Alkmaar players earned places in the selection after the fourth round, while PSV’s Sergiño Dest was included for the second consecutive week.
Michiel Kramer attacks reported €15m fee for Ayase Ueda
The former Feyenoord striker believes the Rotterdam club should demand substantially more as Ueda reportedly closes in on a move to Lille.
Van Hanegem demands greater intensity from Shaqueel van Persie
The Feyenoord youngster’s scoring ability has impressed Willem van Hanegem, but the club icon believes his work without the ball must improve.
Jordi Cruijff’s Ajax transfer strategy draws warning over long-term risk
Columnist Valentijn Driessen argues that Ajax’s pursuit of immediate success could leave the club in serious difficulty if results fail to follow.
Ter Stegen gives Ajax new options in build-up play
The goalkeeper’s passing range and composure helped Ajax evade pressure against SC Heerenveen, although coordination with his team-mates remains a work in progress.
Rutten backs energetic NEC to stay in Eredivisie title race
Ruud Gullit and Fred Rutten have praised Dick Schreuder’s side, although Youri Mulder believes a Champions League campaign could hinder their domestic challenge.
Van der Gijp questions Ajax’s Marcos Leonardo deal after difficult start
The former forward has criticised Ajax’s decision to spend close to €20 million on the Brazilian striker, who has yet to impress across his first four competitive appearances.
Hugo Borst proposes Louis van Gaal as Xavi’s Netherlands assistant
The Dutch analyst believes Van Gaal’s experience and knowledge of Spanish could help the new Oranje coach, although his fellow pundits doubt the arrangement would work.
Hans Kraay backs Valente and Zechiël to drive Feyenoord midfield
The analyst believes Luciano Valente can thrive as captain and sees Gjivai Zechiël’s development following a similar path to former Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kökçü.