NEC completes its Champions League roster before facing
By OnzeActu · · 5 min read
NEC have expanded their squad for the Champions League preliminary round against Olympiakos, adding Freek Entius and Willum Thór Willumsson to the squad. The club hopes for a positive impact from these reinforcements during this European shock.
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Context
Freek Entius, goalkeeper, was added to the NEC roster just before the match against Olympiakos. His inclusion could be decisive in strengthening the team's defense during this crucial preliminary phase.
Why it matters
The addition of Freek Entius and Willum Thór Willumsson to NEC's Champions League roster is strategic, especially ahead of a crucial clash against Olympiakos. These reinforcements could bring necessary depth to the squad, increasing the chances of qualifying for the group stage, a major objective for the Dutch club.
Key points
- NEC completes its list for the Champions League before facing.
- NEC has expanded its roster for the Champions League preliminary round against Olympiakos, adding Freek Entius and Willum Thór Willumsson to the squad.
- NEC breidt CL-selectie uit daags voor clash met Olympiakos.
A few hours before its decisive confrontation against Olympiakos in the third preliminary round of the Champions League, NEC Nijmegen formalized the addition of two players to its group A. The Dutch club, which had initially sent only a list of 22 names to UEFA to allow possible last minute adjustments, finally chose to complete its selection at the end of the registration period.
Goalkeeper Freek Entius and attacking midfielder Willum Thór Willumsson join the group called up for the trip to Greece. A carefully considered choice by the technical staff, led by Dick Schreuder, who had suggested that they wanted to keep opportunities to strengthen their squad until the last moment, in case new recruits were made official during the weekend preceding the match.
This decision means, however, that certain elements such as Koki Ogawa, Vito van Crooij and recent signing Adam Tahaui will not be lined up during this crucial double confrontation to access the group stage of the C1. On the other hand, several new star recruits such as Dusan Tadic, Emre Mor, Kaj Sierhuis, Jamiro Monteiro, Clement Bischoff and Tobias Storm appear well on the scoresheet.
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Remember that the preliminary phase of the Champions League is a key moment of the season for European clubs less accustomed to the continental elite. NEC, which considers this presence in the qualifying round as one of the major opportunities in its recent history, hopes to create a surprise against Olympiakos accustomed to this level.
The workforce retained by NEC for this trip includes:
- Goalkeepers: Gonzalo Crettaz, Joep Geneste, Freek Entius
- Defenders: Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Thomas Ouwejan, Bram Nuytinck, Tobias Storm, Deveron Fonville, Yassin El Aldi Moslih
- Midfielders: Darko Nejasmic, Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Kodai Sano, Jamiro Monteiro, Tjaronn Chery, Emre Mor, Willum Thór Willumsson
- Forwards: Noe Lebreton, Clement Bischoff, Dusan Tadic, Kaj Sierhuis, Bryan Linssen, Kevin Kers, Sami Ouisa
Despite the absence of certain announced players and the late integration of two elements, NEC displays a clear desire to play their luck to the fullest against the Greeks of Olympiakos. This meeting, with the flavor of a major European meeting, promises its share of suspense and intensity.
The rest
NEC are now preparing for their match against Olympiakos, where the performance of new players like Entius will be closely scrutinized. The results of this double confrontation will determine whether NEC can pursue its dream of Champions League football, a defining moment for the club and its supporters.
Frequently asked questions
Who are NEC's new recruits for the Champions League?
NEC have added goalkeeper Freek Entius and attacking midfielder Willum Thór Willumsson to their Champions League squad.
Who confirmed the addition of the players to the NEC roster?
The NEC technical staff, led by Dick Schreuder, confirmed the addition of the players to the list.
Why did NEC wait to complete its list?
NEC wanted to maintain opportunities to strengthen its workforce until the last moment, in case new recruits were made official.
Which players will not be fielded during the confrontation against Olympiakos?
Koki Ogawa, Vito van Crooij and Adam Tahaui will not line up in this double confrontation.
Which star players are on the checkout sheet
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New star signings like Dusan Tadic, Emre Mor, Kaj Sierhuis, Jamiro Monteiro, Clement Bischoff and Tobias Storm are on the scoresheet.
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