A soil investigation is being started today. The samples head towards the lab, followed by a solution. That will determine which soil will be under the grass. The question of when the artificial grass field will go out also depends on the soil type.
Moreover, the investigation will decide what kind of mat will be on the field. A company from Sint-Oedenrode is responsible for this. They also laid the field at Helmond Sport. It will be a race against the clock for Telstar due to the late promotion.
FC Volendam
Just like Telstar, FC Volendam has also started the construction of a new lawn. However, the Volendammers are already one step further than the Velsenaren: the old turf has since been removed and the stadium is now sandy.
FC Volendam has made a request to the KNVB to play the first three games. It is still unclear whether that request will be granted.