Peter Bosz is impressed with Ryan Flamingo. The central defender, who came over from FC Utrecht, continues to play well this season and can expect the coach's support. At the same time, Peter is also impressed with the upcoming opponent, that same FC Utrecht.
How did you guys come out of the previous game?
"Good, in terms of injuries you all get ticks in such games. Johan is a little sore from the foul on him, but nothing serious. Everyone who was deployable on Wednesday will be too against FC Utrecht. Besides, there is a chance that Joey will be back."
What did you think of the match against Shakhtar Donetsk?
"I was perhaps a little too critical afterwards. I heard that their goalkeeper made the most saves ever in the UEFA Champions League, so then we are really doing something right. On the other hand, the first minutes were just bad."
You blame yourself for Wednesday's inferior start, why?
"It's in the small details. Balls being played in at the wrong speed or just behind the man. That means I didn't get the boys sharp for the match, because it's not down to their qualities."
How is Couhaib Driouech doing?
"He went through his ankle at training, which means he will be out for the next few months. That's galling for us, but of course even more so for him. He was just at the club for a while, though, so you can take that as a good sign."
How important is Mauro JR? He was again one of the best players Wednesday.
"I think he is the best player more often than not, not just Wednesday. He almost never loses the ball while also intercepting so many balls. He adapts effortlessly when I put him in different positions. Even during a match. That's a great quality of his."
Do you think the match against FC Utrecht was a real winner?
"Yes of course. We are on top, they are second. They have only dropped points in two games, so it is deserved where they are now. If you see where they come from, of course it's great. Of course you can play a good first five or six games, but in the meantime we are already heading toward the half of the season. That's very handsome."
Flamingo will play against his old club. How is he developing?
"Absolutely good. He's doing great, he's the player with the most minutes with us, but also with Young Oranje and he never falters. He is top fit. But in the top you also have to be there every game, so now he has had enough compliments and the focus should be on FC Utrecht, haha."