`What did you learn from Ferguson?' Van Persie lost in his debut as a professional head coach \````````````
Aug 12, 2024
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Herenben, led by Robin van Persie (41), a former great striker who played for Arsenal and Manchester United during his active career, knelt 0-1 in the opening match of the Dutch Eredivisie in the 2024-2025 season against Ajax at Joan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on the 11th (Korea time).
Van Persie, who took leadership lessons at Feyenoord after retiring from active duty in 2019, signed Herenven to a two-year contract in May and began his first leadership career.
However, from the first game, he met Ajax, the strongest in the league, and suffered defeat. In the 45th minute of the first half, Christian Leeson allowed the only goal. Although it was not behind in possession (52%), it eventually showed a difference in goal-making ability.
Van Persie said after the game, `We could have gained more overall. In the first half, there were several chances, and it would have been nice if one of them led to a goal. "I can't promise to win every game in this way, but I think we have to continue to maintain this intensity and quality every week" he said in his debut.
Van Persie will make his home debut against Utrecht next week.
On the same day, Van Persie's Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney suffered a crushing 0-4 defeat in his debut for Plymouth against Sheffield Wednesday. Rooney, who suffered a crushing defeat in the opening match of the English Championship and was directly hit by trust, said "I'm angry and surprised. I'm very disappointed,' he said, publicly criticizing the players who played passively.
Coach Rooney, who has had a more splendid career than anyone else, showed his worst performance at DC United, Derby and Birmingham after retirement. While doubts about the 'leader Rooney', Plymouth brought up 'Gambling Su' to appoint Rooney as the 'star player' coach, but the first game's defeat chilled the mood.
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