Jurgen Streppel returns to Willem II: 'I am a feeling person'

Jurgen Streppel returns to Willem II as manager, replacing John Stegeman, tasked with saving the Eredivisie club from relegation.

Jurgen Streppel has returned to Willem II as manager over a decade after his departure, taking over from John Stegeman who was sacked. The 57-year-old took charge of training on Thursday and will make his debut in the dugout on Saturday away at PSV.

Streppel expressed his emotional connection to the club, describing his return as "coming home." He noted that despite ten years away, the feeling was immediate upon arriving at the training ground, and that many staff members he worked with previously remain at the club. He has previously attended matches as a spectator and said he always felt welcomed.

Willem II are currently bottom of the Eredivisie and fighting relegation. Adrie Koster had temporarily taken charge after Stegeman's departure, overseeing a heavy defeat to Cambuur at home and a narrow cup victory over Helmond Sport.