Sem Steijn is now officially a Feyenoord player and has joined the squad for pre-season training ahead of the new campaign. Journalist Valentijn Driessen is extremely impressed by what the attacking midfielder has shown so far.
A Dazzling Debut on the Training Ground
"I've watched Sem Steijn, and I'm really positive about him. The way he finishes, in those little practice games... He even said himself during a press moment that he came here to score goals. His finishing is sensational, with so much speed—no matter who's in goal," explained Driessen from De Telegraaf.
"Whether it's Bijlow, Wellenreuther, or the youngster from Dordrecht, he just slots them in with incredible ease and needs so little space to score. Every shot is on target, which really excited me. With Feyenoord at their strongest, you never know who will play, but now they have someone who really looks like a prolific goal scorer," Driessen continued.
High Expectations and Healthy Competition
Ayase Ueda, in contrast, is struggling to make an impact. Driessen didn't hold back: "Ueda was really not good—it's been going on for a while now. I even discussed it with Van Persie and Priske. He just lets balls bounce off his feet and, for Sem Steijn, you have to hope Feyenoord brings in another striker. With Ueda, you simply can't build play. He hasn't delivered so far, and won't deliver either."
Can Steijn Score 20 Goals or More?
There's already debate among Feyenoord fans about how many goals Steijn might score this year. Many believe he can reach the 20-goal mark or beyond, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach, wanting to see if his training prowess carries over into matches.
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As the new season approaches, Feyenoord's new attacking weapon is under the spotlight. Fans and pundits alike are eager to discover whether Sem Steijn's pre-season heroics are just the beginning of something truly special in Rotterdam.
Source: https://www.soccernews.nl/news/steijn-maakt-bizarre-indruk-op-eerste-feyenoord-training/