The Future of Sem Steijn at Feyenoord: A Reflection

Sem Steijn was the marquee signing for Feyenoord last summer, expected to lead the team toward a new championship. Now, more than half a season has passed, and questions arise about his future at Feyenoord.

Is there still a place for Steijn at De Kuip? Initially appointed as captain, he has since had the captaincy revoked by coach Robin van Persie, who appears to have reservations about the midfielder’s contributions, as reported by Studio Voetbal.

In the recent winter break, Steijn was demoted in the team’s hierarchy in Rotterdam-South. Regarding this decision, Van Persie stated: “I made that choice early on for the team and, ultimately, partly for Sem, to assist him in his journey to become an even better player and a leader. I stand by that decision. Now that we are six months in, it’s time to evaluate, and I am making adjustments for the team. Every day, I make choices. While I make most of them correctly, not all are perfect. Should I regret choices that don’t yield the hoped-for results? No.”