Preview: Fortuna Sittard - FC Twente
After a disappointing evening in Zwolle and an international break, Eredivisie football returns to Sittard this Saturday. This time FC Twente travels to the south. It is already the penultimate home game of the calendar year. It's time for the preview.
The basics
Fortuna Sittard - FC Twente will be played on Saturday, November 23. This time the kick-off is again at 9:00 PM in our own Fortuna Sittard Stadium. The match is led by Serdar Gözübüyük, Erwin Blank takes place behind the VAR. The match can be seen on ESPN1. Not in the stadium? Once again you can visit the live blog to stay informed of the latest developments, or tune in to the radio report from media partner L1.
FC Twente this season
Joseph Oosting is doing well again this season. After twelve games, the Tukkers are back in fifth place in the Eredivisie. They only lost twice, which also means that the clubs higher in the rankings remain in sight. In addition, FC Twente also knows what it is like to achieve a big victory. Almere City and rival Heracles Almelo have already been put aside by a margin of five goals this season. In addition, they played a creditable draw in the last match, at home against Ajax: 2-2.
FC Twente is also active in Europe. The main tournament of the Champions League was not achieved due to a defeat against Red Bull Salzburg, but there are also nice posters at a lower level. There were draws against Manchester United, Fenerbaçhe and Nice. The match against Tijjani Noslin-less Lazio was lost.
Eye-cather
The team from Enschede has a luxury problem in midfield. Michel Vlap and Sem Steijn, both attacking, excel on the middle line of the red shirts. Steijn also expresses this in figures. De Hagenees continues his good form from last season and has already been involved in ten goals this season. Twice he provided the assist, eight times he pulled the trigger himself. This makes him currently the top scorer in the Eredivisie. Vlap is slightly lower in midfield and may therefore not be able to produce the same figures as his teammate. Yet De Frisian also has three goals and two assists. Over the years he has become a stable factor in the Twente midfield.
Read a more detailed preview in the online competition booklet. This can be found here from Saturday morning.