Top players, but also clubs from home and abroad, provide an insight into the ins and outs of the football world (almost) every day via Instagram, X or other internet channels. In this edition of VZ Social attention to Feyenoord left back and Dutch international Quilindschy Hartman, who is making himself heard for the first time since his serious knee injury.

The 22-year-old Hartman suffered another serious knee injury during Feyenoord's home match with FC Utrecht (4-2) last Sunday. The left leg comes up with a first response via Instagram. “This hurts, but as always I try to look on the positive side of things.”

Smal's response under Hartman's message.

“It's not easy this time, but you can still count on me to return to the field even stronger than I already was. Thank you for your support and all the messages I have received, it means a lot to me. I'll be baQ,” concludes Hartman, affectionately in South Rotterdam Q is called.

The four-time international of the Netherlands, who in addition to the European Championship also seems to miss the start of the 2024/25 season, can count on many expressions of support from the football industry. FC Twente left back Gijs Smal, among others, responds to Hartman's message with a heart. According to it Algemeen Dagblad 26-year-old Smal will compete with Hartman in De Kuip next season.

Smal has not yet been officially presented at Feyenoord, which already announced the arrival of Anis Hadj-Moussa on Wednesday. In Enschede, Smal will be out of contract in a few months, making him a cheap reinforcement for the reigning national champions.

Dennis Kranenburg, journalist from RTV Rijnmond, announced on Monday that Hartman will most likely also miss the first part of next season. As a result, Smal may be able to immediately count on many playing minutes at Feyenoord during the start of the season.

In addition to Smal, a number of Feyenoord teammates responded to Hartman's message. Several Dutch internationals, including Noa Lang, Micky van de Ven and Tijjani Reijnders, also support Hartman.

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