Zeljko Petrovic wants to ‘help Willem II again’ | Football

sport">Immediately after it became known that Willem II had fired Fred Grim, the supporters of the club Petrovic pushed forward as the most suitable trainer. Martin van Geel, who took over the duties of the technical director Joris Mathijsen, who also left, stated that he is looking for a trainer who can bring about something in the short term. “We are looking for a trainer for a few months. If he also turns out to fit in with the club’s longer-term vision, that’s a plus,” said Van Geel.

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sport">He also did not want to exclude Petrovic from a list of possible candidates. He did not want to rule out the possibility that the same trainer is able to have the same effect on a selection two years in a row.

Negotiations

sport">After he had kept Willem II for the Eredivisie, the Tilburgers spoke with Petrovic about an appointment for a longer period. Those negotiations broke down. That is no reason for the 55-year-old trainer to be unavailable. “I still get along very well with everyone at Willem II. That’s a great club. It would be a loss for Dutch football if Willem II did not play in the Eredivisie. If they need me, I will help as best I can.”

sport">Petrovic does think it is more difficult to protect Willem II from relegation. After the away match against Go Ahead, the Tilburg club will meet AZ. Feyenoord, Vitesse and PSV and it only seems to have any chance of success against Go Ahead. “I am positive. When I start something, I believe in it”, Petrovic is willing to roll up his sleeves.

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