Vente has yet to find the back of the net this season, but Veldman insists that the 20-year-old remains a key player for the club. "We must serve Dylan better as a team," the coach explained, citing a few instances where Vente was well-supported in recent matches. Voetbal International reported that Veldman believes the fans should be more supportive of Vente, rather than criticising him for his lack of goals. "We have faith in Dylan and he remains our first-choice striker, but he must eventually start scoring goals," Veldman said. "That's a clear statistic that determines whether a striker plays or not." Heerenveen will look to get Vente back on track when they face Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday evening.