Kees Smit Struggles Against SC Heerenveen

This past weekend, AZ faced a disappointing 3-1 defeat against SC Heerenveen, a match in which Kees Smit’s performance did not meet expectations. The nineteen-year-old midfielder, who had recently received praise from national coach Ronald Koeman, was notably absent on the pitch in Friesland, as highlighted by Pieter Zwart in Voetbal International’s VI ZSM.

Kees Smit faltered significantly in his performance against SC Heerenveen. In recent weeks, he had been inundated with compliments from various sources, with Koeman even comparing him to the esteemed Pedri. The young talent had previously showcased his skills in both the Eredivisie and the Conference League. However, during the match against SC Heerenveen last Sunday, he struggled to make an impact. Additionally, Smit’s frustration led to an altercation with Luuk Brouwers, where he was seen grabbing his opponent by the throat. Fortunately for him, he managed to avoid receiving a card for this incident.