FC Utrecht's new head coach Anthony Correia has attempted to break the negative spiral by adjusting the team's formation, adding Guus Offerhaus to the midfield and playing Dani de Wit deeper. However, despite the changes, the club continued to give away space, with Correia attributing this to a lack of connection and communication on the pitch.
The club's financial situation has also been a point of contention, with RvC-lid Kees Jansma attempting to calm down the fans by explaining the new reality at the club. Jansma stated that the club's three aandeelhouders have indicated that it is time to be more frugal, with the aim of creating a stabielere and gezondere club.