Heerenveen will attack at will

Heerenveen's visit of Twente is not only a great look at contrasting styles on the pitch but equally a further question of how Steve McClaren will respond. At this stage of the year the clubs are only a point apart but despite Twente's defensive stance has been anything but consistent. After starting off great and having us all talk of the "McClaren-effect", they were stomp, stomp, stomped over by Ajax 2-0, debased 3-0 the following week 3-0 and before drawing level to Feyenoord. If you could put a pin on their on-pitch personalty so-far, they seem to play to their opposition and when encountering an attacking side seem to forget their strong-suit. Whether that simple theory stays true today is a story to be told but Trond Sollied must be chomping at the bit to get started.

It is quite obvious the club has adapted well to Trond Sollied's blood-thirsty attacking style with
Croatian international Danijel Pranjić and the trio of Paweł Wojciechowski, Roy Beerens and Paulo Henrique flourishing. Heerenveen will attack at will today against Twente with knowledge their intended counter-attack is toothless. While there was early concern of injuries, Paulo Henrique and Tarik Elyounoussi look to be ready for the match but it will come down to a last minute decision if they are to play. Twente will have the calm, cool Slobodan Rajković back as his appeal was successful.

Enjoy the match and if you're not already a fan of Heerenveen, once glimpse of their attacking style will surely make you one.