FC Utrecht started a training camp in De Lutte, Overijssel, on Tuesday 7 July with 28 players under coach Anthony Correia. The squad is sharpening for the final stretch of the season, while the club currently sits 6th in the Eredivisie with 53 points (15 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses) and a recent form of WWWLW.

Who is traveling and who stays behind?

Missing from the full squad are Alonzo Engwanda, Victor Jensen, Miliano Jonathans, Noah Ohio and Jaygo van Ommeren. They remain in Utrecht to continue their rehabilitation. The rest, including goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas, defender Michael Brouwer and midfielder Dani de Wit, head to De Lutte for intensive training.

Why is Zidane Iqbal important for Utrecht?

Zidane Iqbal returns from the World Cup with Iraq and is immediately reintegrated into the squad. His international experience adds depth to the attack, where Utrecht has already scored 55 goals and conceded 42 (goals difference +13). Iqbal could help narrow the 31‑point gap to league leaders PSV Eindhoven.

What does the camp mean for upcoming matches?

Coach Correia says the camp focuses on tactical alignment and fitness improvement. After the last league match ended in a 0‑0 draw with Ajax on 24 May, Utrecht now seeks a winning boost. The presence of young talents like Ángel Alarcón and Kevin Paredes provides extra options for the season's final phase.

What does the full squad look like?

The 28 players traveling to De Lutte are: Vasilis Barkas, Michael Brouwer, Mees Eppink, Kevin Gadellaa, Matisse Didden, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Jamie Schuldes, Per Kloosterboer, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Siebe Horemans, Emeka Adiele, Guus Offerhaus, Zidane Iqbal, Dani de Wit, Niklas Vesterlund, Davy van den Berg, Kevin Paredes, Viggo Plantinga, Oualid Agougil, David Min, Yoann Cathline, Ángel Alarcón, Adrian Blake, Emirhan Demircan, Artem Stepanov, Miguel Rodríguez, Rafik El Arguioui and Emmanuel Chigozie Owen. The team hopes to return strong to the Eredivisie after the camp.