According to a podcast interview with Het Dagblad van het Noorden, Clement is impressed by van der Werff's skills and believes he has a lot of quality. Van der Werff is currently one of the most productive players for FC Groningen, with two goals and three assists this season. Clement himself made the transfer from Sparta to Groningen last summer and has had conversations with van der Werff about his future. Clement predicts a bright future for van der Werff, saying he must be aware of the opportunities that lie in store. Van der Werff has also been training to improve his skills, watching footage of Harry Kane to learn from the English striker.