FC Utrecht: Sébastien Haller drops down the pecking order

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·23 de fevereiro de 2026

FC Utrecht: Sébastien Haller drops down the pecking order

The Ivorian international is struggling to shine in the Netherlands.

FC Utrecht: Sébastien Haller drops down the pecking order

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Since his move to the Eredivisie last summer, Sébastien Haller has struggled to make his mark. The FC Utrecht coach now sees the former Dortmund striker as third choice among his forwards.

Sébastien Haller has yet to regain his form and has slipped down the striker hierarchy at FC Utrecht. In matchday 24 of the Dutch league, he came on as a substitute with just one minute remaining against Zwolle (1-1), this after returning from an injury that kept him sidelined for over a month. His coach explained the situation:

He has just returned to the squad and was ready to start the match, maybe to play around fifteen minutes. In terms of match fitness and playing time, he is currently our third option. He needs to maintain his fitness and compete with the others. That requires hard work in training and making the most of any minutes he gets on the pitch.

Actuellement blessé, Sébastien Haller traverse l’une des saisons les plus compliquées de sa carrière ! 🇨🇮😢 👕 29 matchs ⚽️ 1 but 🎯 3 passes décisives À quatre mois de la Coupe du Monde, faut-il tourner la page Sébastien Haller avec les Éléphants de Côte d’Ivoire ? 🤔
– sábado, 14 de fevereiro de 2026

Ron Jans urges Sébastien Haller to push even harder:

Sébastien has worked hard to get back in shape. His season so far hasn't gone to plan, but we hope that even if he gets five minutes at the end of a match, he can make a difference. I believe moments like these can help him overcome this tough spell.

With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, the situation of the Elephants' striker could also become a concern for coach Emerse Faé.