Telstar is preparing for a tough away match against FC Twente in the Eredivisie. The Velsen-based club currently sits thirteenth in the league with four points from four games.
What does Harrie Kuster's return to Twente mean?
Harrie Kuster returns to the pitch of his former club FC Twente on Wednesday. The midfielder played for the Enschede side in 2021 but only made two brief substitute appearances there. According to an interview with NH Nieuws, Kuster has good memories of his debut. "My debut was fantastic. The fans immediately shouted my name when I came on", the player said.
Kuster indicates it's a special moment to play against his old team. He also feels he didn't truly break through at Twente, something he did achieve during a loan spell at RKC Waalwijk. The player is still in a group chat with some former teammates like Ruud Nijstad and Gijs Besselink. He expects to send them a message ahead of Wednesday's match.
How is Telstar preparing for this midweek fixture?
The match against FC Twente is being played midweek due to the Tukkers' European commitments. Manager Henk Brugge explained to NH Nieuws that footballers actually prefer multiple matches in a week. "If you ask footballers, this is a dream: multiple matches in a week", Brugge said. He would have preferred to play the match earlier to have more preparation time for the next fixture.
Brugge calls an away match at Twente one of the toughest on the schedule, along with those against Heerenveen and AZ. The manager points to the strong atmosphere in the Grolsch Veste. "It will be a tough match. Any result we get there are bonus points", stated the Telstar coach. The squad is fit for the match that kicks off at 6:45 PM.
Where does Telstar stand in the Eredivisie?
Telstar begins the match against Twente from thirteenth position in the table. The club has collected four points from one win, one draw and two defeats. The goal difference stands at minus five, with five goals scored and ten conceded.
The gap to leaders AZ Alkmaar currently measures eleven points. Recent results show an inconsistent pattern with a loss, a draw, another loss and a victory in the last four league matches. Fans can always check the current standings and team stats on our site.
What is the next challenge after FC Twente?
After the match in Enschede, Telstar faces another challenge. On Sunday September 13th, the team travels to Friesland for a confrontation with sc Heerenveen. That opponent currently sits twelfth in the Eredivisie, just above Telstar.
The schedule becomes busy in the coming period with multiple matches in a short time. Supporters can find the full program on our fixtures page. Manager Brugge's squad must quickly adapt to different opponents and playing styles.
