Former PSV player Arnold Bruggink, now an analyst at ESPN, believes Veerman has the potential to excel at a higher level. Bruggink witnessed Veerman's skills firsthand during his time at PSV and Hannover 96 in Germany. He thinks Veerman needs to take his game to the next level to make a difference at Borussia Dortmund. "He must bring out Joey Veerman-plus to make a difference," Bruggink said.
Bruggink has no doubt that Veerman can add 10% to his game, as he demonstrated in Eindhoven. Borussia Dortmund's trainers have also seen Veerman's abilities, likely during the first training session. However, Bruggink believes that in the Bundesliga, tempo, intensity, and hard work are crucial. Veerman excelled in the Eredivisie, where he often had the time and space to showcase his skills, but Bruggink thinks he can adapt to the more physically demanding Bundesliga.
Veerman has missed the pre-season, so he starts on the back foot. Bruggink believes that if Veerman can bring out the best in himself, he can succeed at Borussia Dortmund.