“Could See His Irritation”: Burnley On Loan Star’s Expression Cleared By His Country Man

Rafael Van der Vaart feels sorry for Burnley’s Wout Weghorst, who scored a goal for the Netherlands on Saturday against the Republic of Ireland, allowing his dissatisfaction to come through.

The forward, 31, is still under contract with Burnley but is presently on loan at Hoffenheim in Germany.

Weghorst has consistently played for the Dutch national team, despite his lack of immediate impact for Hoffenheim.

In a Euro 2024 qualifying match, Weghorst scored the game’s lone goal for the Netherlands against Ireland on Saturday. As he celebrated, he momentarily looked to cover his mouth.

Luuk de Jong’s return to the team has been demanded, and Weghorst’s competence has been questioned. Van der Vaart understands the frustration his countryman must be feeling.

His annoyance was evident even then. There are questions regarding Luuk de Jong’s qualities, and everyone is pushing for him to return.

“You can see he has to fight against something he feels he cannot win,” Van der Vaart stated in reference to Weghorst on the NOS program Studio Voetbal.

“He just plays well in the minutes that he plays.”

Additionally, we have consistently stated that he is a player who maximizes his career.

“I hold that in high regard.

“However, since it is obviously untrue, he shouldn’t start thinking he is the greatest striker the Netherlands has ever had.”

With just nine goals in 12 games this season, Burnley is finding it difficult to score goals in the Premier League. It is unclear if they will consider bringing Weghorst back in January.