"And that is really worrying," said Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag reiterated his concern when questioned about the broader implications for the sport across the country.
"Also the Dutch national team is worrying," said Erik ten Hag.
Addressing interviewer Milan van Dongen's observation that he sounded visibly upset during the discussion, the former manager confirmed his emotional reaction to the structural decline.
"Yes, indeed. That also makes me angry and sad, how we have dealt with it.
We simply cannot compete in that race with foreign countries. We really have to start turning a few knobs," said Erik ten Hag.
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FC Twente must secure a top-three finish or win the cup in the upcoming season to guarantee direct European qualification under the revised coefficient rules.
