Excelsior has set a remarkable statistic last season. The team of coach Marinus Dijkhuizen performed better in away games than at home. Stijn van Gassel, goalkeeper and captain of Excelsior, reacts to this statistic.
What does Van Gassel say?
'That's remarkable, yes', says Van Gassel in an interview with VoetbalPrimeur. 'The basis is to play well at home and get points there.' Gyan de Regt agrees with the words of his goalkeeper. 'Maybe we want too much. It's a remarkable statistic.'
How does the competition look?
Excelsior is currently 15th in the Eredivisie with 28 points from 30 games. The team has a goal difference of -20 and is 46 points behind leader PSV Eindhoven.
What are the expectations for the new season?
Excelsior wants to start the new season better than the last one. The team has attracted a number of reinforcements and wants to get more points at home. The next match of Excelsior is on January 31, 2027 against Utrecht.
What does the coach say?
Marinus Dijkhuizen, the coach of Excelsior, wants to see his team score more at home. 'We have to do more to entertain the audience', he says. Excelsior scored 31 goals and conceded 51 goals in the last season. The team wants to start the new season with a clean slate and get more points at home.
