Ten Hag’s overhaul vs Weghorst’s flop: Twente under pressure

FC Twente has not enjoyed the best start to the season, and the arrival of Wout Weghorst at De Grolsch Veste has failed to spark the expected revival. The Dutch club’s early results have been disappointing, and questions loom over whether Erik ten Hag and John van den Brom are losing patience.

Weghorst’s previous moves

Two years ago a ‘dream transfer’ did not materialise for the Oranje‑international; Burnley sold him to Ajax, where he spent two seasons. After his stint in Amsterdam, the club decided not to retain him, leaving his future uncertain.

New striker promise and squad reshuffle

Following the WK 2026, Twente seized the chance to bring the striker back to his home ground. He was presented as the new first‑choice forward, and John van den Brom even sacrificed the well‑performing Sam Lammers to make room. Lammers now appears set to look for a new club elsewhere.

The club’s supporters, known as the Tukkers, recall that Weghorst grew up cheering for Twente at De Grolsch Veste, adding emotional weight to his return.

Brom under pressure to spark new rhythm as Twente eyes Baku

Mossou’s podcast analysis

In the AD Football podcast, Sjoerd Mossou expressed a lack of optimism, saying, “I have no positive feeling about it. It is one of the most interesting non‑top clubs to follow, and I am curious how the hares will run in the coming weeks around Weghorst and Ten Hag, but also Van den Brom.”

He added, “It’s simmering there, the feeling is that the situation could catch fire at any moment. The crowd is extremely critical.” Mossou also praised Ten Hag’s arrival, noting, “It is brilliant what is happening.”

Conference League preview

Twente travel to Azerbaijan on Thursday evening at 18:00 Dutch time to face Qarabag in the Conference League play‑off return leg. The previous week they suffered a 0‑1 defeat at De Grolsch Veste, and the club will hope for a stronger contribution from Weghorst.

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