From ‘worst Dutch’ to ‘headless chicken’, Dutch journalist slams Palace midfielder

Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen strongly criticized Crystal Palace midfielder Quinten Timber following his display in the Netherlands' 2-2 draw against Greece. Timber was replaced at half-time by manager Xavi Hernandez as the Dutch side recovered from a 2-0 deficit. Speaking on the Kick Off podcast, Driessen argued that Timber ran around the midfield like a "headless chicken" without a clear plan, claiming his unplanned movement disrupted the team.

The criticism follows an earlier critique by Driessen, who previously labelled Timber the "worst Dutchman" on the pitch after a draw with Germany. Timber joined Crystal Palace from Marseille during the summer on a contract running until 2031. He has made appearances across the Premier League, Europa League, and EFL Cup, with the Netherlands next facing Serbia.