FC Twente will be without two key players for Wednesday's rescheduled Eredivisie match against Telstar at the Grolsch Veste. Head coach John van den Brom confirmed the absence of Kristian Hlynsson and Stav Lemkin, as reported by Twente Insite. The rest of the squad is fit and available for the 6:45 PM kickoff.
Van den Brom stated his players are ready for the quick turnaround of fixtures. "Everyone came through Sunday's match well and is ready to start," the coach said. "It's a short turnaround from Sunday to Wednesday and from Wednesday to Saturday, but we've had this rhythm several times already this season." Twente drew 2-2 with FC Groningen last Sunday.
Which players are missing for FC Twente?
The absence of midfielder Kristian Hlynsson and defender Stav Lemkin is a significant blow for the Enschede side. Both players are regular contenders for a starting spot. The specific reason for their unavailability was not disclosed by the club. Otherwise, Van den Brom has a full squad at his disposal to select his team. The match against Telstar presents an opportunity to give their points tally a major boost.
A victory would lift Twente to ten points and a shared fourth place in the Eredivisie. Currently, however, the club sits in 13th place with four points from four games. The team has scored five goals and conceded ten this season, resulting in a negative goal difference of five. The gap to leaders AZ Alkmaar is eleven points. The current standings provide a clear picture of the league situation.
Who is refereeing the FC Twente vs Telstar match?
The KNVB has appointed Richard Martels as the referee for this fixture. He will be assisted by linesmen Richard Polman and Martijn Beijer. Andy Wolff will serve as the fourth official. In the VAR room in Zeist, Allard Lindhout will be the video assistant referee, assisted by AVAR Johan Balder. This experienced officiating team will oversee a fair contest in the rescheduled match.
For Telstar, this is an important chance to take points from a team coming off a busy schedule. Coach Andries Jonker's side currently occupies 12th place in the league. Both teams therefore need a positive result. The coming weeks will be decisive for the lower half of the table, as visible in the overview of upcoming fixtures.
What does this mean for FC Twente's schedule?
The match against Telstar is a typical example of the congested calendar in modern football. Twente played last Sunday and already face a home game against ADO Den Haag this Saturday. This rapid succession of matches places high demands on recovery and squad rotation. The fitness of the remaining players is therefore vital.
The club will need to rely on squad depth to compensate for the absentees. The available squad offers sufficient options for coach Van den Brom. The next assignment after the Telstar match is an away game against sc Heerenveen on September 13th. Heerenveen also currently sits 12th in the Eredivisie, making them a direct competitor in the mid-table region. The match at the Abe Lenstra Stadion kicks off at 6:45 PM.
