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Driessen praises fit St. Juste’s impact at Feyenoord
Jeremiah St. Juste is making an impact at Feyenoord, according to journalist Valentijn Driessen.
Driessen says St. Juste’s fitness has changed his approach compared with last season, when he criticized the defender for trying to take charge while not fit.
In a match against AZ, St. Juste pressed forward early in the game, and the crowd at Feyenoord’s De Kuip stadium noticed.
Driessen says his pressing stirred the home crowd, which began backing the team more strongly.
He describes the moment as a turning point, saying Feyenoord gained confidence and pinned AZ back for half an hour.
Driessen points to the episode as an example of how a small moment can change the feel of a match.
Valentijn Driessen praised Jeremiah St. Juste’s impact at Feyenoord, saying the defender’s fitness had changed his behavior and performance.
Driessen said St. Juste had made himself look ridiculous through his behavior last season when he was not fit.
He said St. Juste was now fit, calmer and taking the lead on the pitch.
Driessen described St. Juste pressing forward against AZ as a turning point that lifted Feyenoord and its supporters.
- Who
- Journalist Valentijn Driessen praised Feyenoord defender Jeremiah St. Juste.
- What
- Driessen said St. Juste’s fitness had improved his conduct and impact at Feyenoord.
- When
- The comments were published on October 13, 2026; the match discussed is not dated.
- Where
- Feyenoord’s De Kuip stadium, during a match against AZ.
- Why
- Driessen said being fit allowed St. Juste to take the lead and help build Feyenoord’s confidence.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Driessen said St. Juste made himself look ridiculous through his behavior when he was not fit.
Driessen said St. Juste was fit, calmer and took the lead at Feyenoord.
St. Juste pressed forward, prompting the De Kuip crowd to rally behind Feyenoord, according to Driessen.
- Player
- Jeremiah St. Juste
- Club
- Feyenoord
- Opponent
- AZ
- Commentator
- Valentijn Driessen, journalist at De Telegraaf
What people are saying
When he is not fit, he tries to act like the big man and wants to lead everyone.
He is fit and then you also see that he took the lead.
Then he roused the whole De Kuip, and that was the turning point.
Sources
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