Van de Ven Surprised Over Postecoglou's Dismissal Despite Europa League Triumph

Postecoglou's dismissal from his coaching position, despite achieving a Europa League victory in his second season, has left many, including teammate Van de Ven, perplexed. The decision was made following a disappointing Premier League performance, with the team placed 17th. "This decision is indeed baffling, considering he is the first coach in a long time to have brought a trophy and success to the club," remarked Van de Ven in a discussion with Voetbal Zone. He further stated that the players had little say in the matter and would await further developments. Rumors are rife about Brentford's head coach, Thomas Frank, likely stepping into the role. Postecoglou's departure was met with well-wishes from many players, including Son Heung-Min, Yves Bissouma, Pedro Porro, Guglielmo Vicario, and Dominic Solanke. Van de Ven stated that many players had a good rapport with Postecoglou, who brought a winning mentality to the club. However, he admitted that the team's poor Premier League performance was unacceptable and could not be solely attributed to the coach.