UTRECHT – FC Utrecht defended themselves against PSV, especially in the first hour. After the only goal of the game, it seemed like a cake for the Utrecht team. According to trainer René Hake, midfielder Joris van Overeem and Tommy St. Jago, a real final offensive was no longer possible because of this.
They kept playing organized and let us walk from side to side
“We have tried everything we can to make it a match for as long as possible. Most of the chances they had were from set pieces,” trainer René Hake told RTV Utrecht. “The first fifteen minutes after the break we were very good with a number of opportunities. After the 0-1 it becomes a lot more difficult.”
FC Utrecht coach René Hake in conversation with reporter René van den Berg
Joris van Overeem calls it a tough match. Due to several absentees, the midfielder was allowed to start in the base again. “It is not great to be a substitution. It is wonderful to be able to be there again, especially in such a top match. The trainer has recently opted for other players.”
The intention of FC Utrecht is to extend, I haven’t made a choice yet
Van Overeem cannot do more than give his best in training. “It is not that I knock on the trainer’s door. I did not consider that either, because the trainer can make excellent choices. He is satisfied with Maher and Timber. Last summer it played out that I might leave. Then I was communicated to that they would give others the chance.”
Van Overeem contract expires
Van Overeem’s contract with FC Utrecht expires next summer. “My future is still completely open. The future plan of FC Utrecht is very clear. The intention of FC Utrecht is to extend. The choice still has to be made for me,” says Van Overeem about it.
Joris van Overeem about the game against PSV and his future at FC Utrecht
Tired
The energy at FC Utrecht seemed to run out in the last half hour. “We were mainly defending in our own half. That requires more energy because it is more difficult to get out. They have their rest point because they are good at the ball. They were also not impressed when we put pressure on them. were,” said Van Overeem.
I’ve been looking forward to this moment for seven months
Defender Tommy St. Jago also noticed that. “We collapsed and that gave them more space. We were therefore quite low. We have to play football, regardless of how tired we are. It is a shame that they still get a few chances. We have worked hard.”
“They continued to play well organized. They changed sides a lot so they let us walk,” Hake said. “The real final offensive on our side no longer worked. I also thought that was due to PSV. They kept putting high pressure on us, so we didn’t come close to their sixteen.”
Return St. Jago
St. Jago started back in the starting lineup after suffering a serious injury over the summer. “I’ve been looking forward to this moment for seven months,” said Tommy St. Jago. The defender admits that he made a mistake in the counter goal by suddenly handing the ball in to PSV. “It is a moment in itself. I could have played the ball away earlier, so I made my choice too late. I certainly blame myself for that.”
Tommy St. Jago about his return and the goal against
The defender feels good in the team. “The team has become closer in recent months because we have had difficult periods. We can trust each other more and more,” says St. Jago. “I will now process, analyze and learn from that one moment.”