The last ‘big home game’ of the season awaits Telstar tomorrow evening. A failed NAC Breda comes to Velsen-Zuid, but a number of players are also missing from the White Lions. “There are six boys who are absent due to injuries or illness,” says trainer Andries Jonker.
“A great match”, Jonker begins about the duel with NAC. “It is the last big game, with all due respect to the clubs that come after this. Unfortunately, without supporters, we have already had to receive all the other big clubs.”
“Every time it’s exciting when new surprises are added”
“On Monday we had nine fit and twelve sick players at Jong AZ (3-2 defeat, ed.). We made the best of it after all,” continues Jonker. “Now there are six boys who are absent due to injuries or illness. We will have to make adjustments again. Every time it is exciting whether new surprises are added. At least a hundred percent motivated Telstar will appear at the kick-off.”
Corona infections at NAC Breda
Ten players were missing from the Breda team against De Graafschap on Friday. The full technical staff was also missing due to corona perils. According to Jonker, everything is going well. “We have missed four players with them. If we have that, we will raise the flag. Then we are overjoyed.”
“If they have the ball, Seuntjens is one of the best players in the first division. But if NAC does not have the ball, then he is not the best”
Ex-White Lion Ralf Seuntjens faces a transfer to Japanese third division FC Imabari. Jonker takes into account that the striker ‘just’ participates with the visitors. “I have not seen the final confirmation anywhere that he is going to Japan. If they have the ball, Seuntjens is one of the best players in the first division. But if NAC does not have the ball, and there has to be defended, then he is not the best player.” Best.” With this, the Telstar trainer refers to the limited running ability of the Seun of God†
Will he stay or will he leave?
It is now mid-March, but it is still unclear whether Jonker will remain Telstar’s trainer. “I’ll wait it out, I’m very relaxed, we’ll see. We know what we have in common and what we want from each other. This initiative is not with me, but with the club.”
Telstar – NAC Breda starts tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. and can be followed live in an extra broadcast of NH Sport on NH Radio.
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