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Van den Brom is disappointed after FC Twente's elimination in the Europa League: 'Er
Teams 2 August 2026

Van den Brom is disappointed after FC Twente's elimination in the Europa League: 'Er

John van den Brom is disappointed after FC Twente's European elimination against Ferencváros. Twente continues in the preliminary round of the Conference League and will meet the Slovakian DAC.

Van den Brom is disappointed after FC Twente's elimination in the Europa League: 'Er

According to Vi.

Background

FC Twente, as a club moving in the Eredivisie, now has the chance to shine in the Conference League. The young players can learn valuable lessons from the recent European matches, which can benefit their development. The experience they gain could be crucial to their performance in the domestic competition and future European campaigns.

Why this matters

The elimination of FC Twente in the Europa League has a significant impact on their season. The team misses the opportunity to further develop in a prestigious tournament, which could be crucial for the growth of the young players. Moreover, this disappointment could affect the team dynamics as they have to focus on the preliminary round of the Conference League.

Key points

  • Van den Brom is disappointed after FC Twente's elimination in the Europa League: 'Er.
  • John van den Brom is disappointed after FC Twente's European elimination against Ferencváros.
  • Van den Brom is disappointed with FC Twente's elimination: 'There was so much more in it'.

FC Twente has failed in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. After the 1-2 home defeat in Enschede, John van den Brom's team was stuck at 2-2 against Ferencváros in Budapest, meaning that there will be no follow-up in this tournament. The coach was visibly disappointed by the elimination and felt that 'there could have been so much more' for his team.

Van den Brom acknowledged afterwards that Twente fell short in two games against the champions of Hungary. He mainly pointed to the way in which his team presented itself. In his analysis, he called the first half “terrible to watch.” Twente had the ball frequently, but the pace was lacking and the ball circulation was not sharp enough to separate Ferencváros. According to the trainer, this even applied in phases when the opponent had ten men. “If you have the ball, you have to do something with it,” was his core message to ESPN.

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Van den Brom's disappointment was also in the feeling that Twente was not much inferior to Ferencváros. The Hungarians showed themselves to be 'smarter and further' on both sides of the field, but not necessarily much better, was his opinion. That makes the elimination all the more bitter: with a higher speed of action and tighter positional play, Twente could have enforced more, according to him. At the same time, he pointed out the composition of his selection: a young team that needs such European evenings to grow, supplemented with a few players who have already experienced a World Cup and can survive at this level.

Due to the defeat, Twente moves to the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. The Slovak DAC awaits, an opponent with the necessary European experience. Van den Brom looks ahead with a clear assignment: learn from the mistakes made, increase the tempo in possession and perform more consistently over ninety minutes. In the qualification for the Conference League there is no room for a repetition of the carelessness that Twente committed against Ferencváros.broke up.

For Twente, the European campaign remains intact, but the route changes. While the Europa League is out of the picture for this season, the Conference League offers a realistic opportunity to still enforce group stage football. The key lies in converting ball possession into opportunities, making better use of numerical superiorities and limiting moments when the organization falters. With these lessons in hand, Twente can focus on the double meeting with DAC, knowing that there is little margin for error in Europe.

What's happening now

FC Twente will now prepare for the next round in the preliminary round of the Conference League, where they will face the Slovakian DAC. This offers the team a new opportunity to gain European experience and give their season a positive turn. The focus will be on improving their game and taking advantage of opportunities, especially after the disappointment in the Europa League.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of the FC Twente vs. Ferencváros match?

FC Twente lost 1-2 at home and played 2-2 away against Ferencváros.

How did the elimination of FC Twente in the Europa League affect the score?

Due to the elimination, FC Twente moves to the preliminary rounds of the Conference League.

What is FC Twente's next opponent in the Conference League?

FC Twente's next opponent in the Conference League is DAC from Slovakia.

How many goals has FC Twente scored against Ferencváros?

FC Twente has scored a total of 3 goals against Ferencváros (1 home and 2 away).

What did John van den Brom say about FC Twente's performance?

John van den Brom thought that 'there could have been so much more' for his team and called the first half 'terrible to watch'.

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