Xavi's first surprise: Kraay doubts Weghorst's place at FC Twente, suggests help in his weekly VI-weekblad column as analyst

Hans Kraay Junior, also referenced as VIHans Kraay Junior, former player turned amateur coach and now analyst, writes a weekly column for the VI-weekblad. In the latest edition, co‑authored with Martijn Krabbendam, he voices sympathy for Wout Weghorst, noting the striker has yet to find his place at FC Twente but could be helped.

Kraay questions Weghorst's role

Kraay began his football journey as a player before moving into amateur coaching. He later transitioned to media, becoming an analyst for . His varied background informs the perspectives he shares in his writing.

He publishes a column each week, dissecting the latest developments with an outspoken tone. The piece is known for its candid opinions on current football issues.

This particular column appears in the VI-weekblad and is co‑written with former professional Martijn Krabbendam. The collaboration brings together Kraay’s analytical style and Krabbendam’s on‑field experience.

Kraay remarks that describing his situation as merely a lack of sympathy understates the issue, stating that Weghorst has not yet found his footing at FC Twente.

“Sympathy is a big word, but that he has not yet found his place at FC Twente is an understatement.” “And yet I think he could be helped a little.”

He suggests that a modest amount of assistance could improve the striker’s situation, without detailing how such help might be provided.