Weghorst vents anger at teammate after Twente’s Europa League exit

Wout Weghorst said he was "very disappointed" after FC Twente’s Europa League elimination and did not hide his anger towards a teammate during the post‑match interview. The Dutch international explained that the frustration stemmed from a key moment that could have changed the tie.

Twente, known as the Tukkers, were held to a 2‑2 draw against Ferencváros in Hungary in the second qualifying round, a result that sent them down to the Conference League. The aggregate score left the Dutch side out of the Europa League competition.

Just before the final whistle, when Twente were chasing a 2‑3 lead, Ruud Nijstad found himself in a perfect position to deliver a dangerous cross. The ball was played but failed to reach anyone, prompting Weghorst’s angry reaction.

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“We must stay calm in those moments,” Weghorst told after the game. “You have to recognise the situation, it’s just emotion and you’re simply angry that such a ball comes your way… That is one moment you can take out of the game. There have been many moments like that. In the end, it is just football.”

Captain Bart van Rooij concluded that the level of FC Twente was more appropriate for the Conference League, a view Weghorst did not share. The striker reiterated the original goal of reaching the Europa League and argued that Twente still belongs at that level.

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Weghorst also said the inability to win the second leg was difficult to explain. “That must not happen,” he stated. “We had warned about their strengths beforehand, yet the same mistakes were repeated. We only entered the match after they were 2‑0 up. Scoring my first goal was nice, but it did not help.”

Looking ahead, Weghorst emphasized that the objective now is to demonstrate that FC Twente belongs in European competition, even if it is the Conference League, and to prove the club’s quality on the continental stage.