Stories from Sittard · Netherlands

Joris Matijsse has signed a contract to become the new technical director of Fortuna Sittard. The contract runs until 2029. Matijsse is a former central defender who earned 84 caps for the Netherlands national team. He previously played for clubs including Willem II, AZ, and Feyenoord.

Fortuna Sittard's offensive plays are being hampered by their defensive positioning within the 16-meter area, often leading to long balls rather than coordinated attacks. This was observed during a recent match where the team struggled to build effective combinations.

Fortuna has matched the club record in Danny Buis's 99th game, a feat previously held by Bitt van Marwijk.

Fortuna Sittard currently holds the twelfth position in the Eredivisie league standings. The team is preparing for their upcoming match against Heerenveen, who are in eighth place and still have objectives to play for in the remaining four games of the season.