According to Voetbal International, Veerman made a strong impression in Dortmund's match against Villarreal, breaking a line of the Spanish team with a pass 23 times. This is a number he failed to reach in any of his 23 Champions League appearances for PSV.
Former PSV player Karim El Ahmadi praised Veerman's performance, saying he played exactly like he did for PSV at the highest level. El Ahmadi also noted that Veerman was able to stay on the pitch for the entire match, while two midfielders were substituted.
Veerman's performance has sparked questions about his potential return to the Dutch national team, with coach Xavi Hernandez set to announce his first selection next Friday.