The 18-year-old striker, loaned from Manchester United for the current season, has been compared to Alexander Isak, a former Willem II player who has made a name for himself in Europe. However, Heerkens stressed that Obi should be given time to settle in and not be compared to Isak. "Chido is a talented striker who brings speed and goal-scoring ability," Heerkens said. "He is also a self-assured young player. Let's please keep things normal with him. We need to give Chido time to settle."
Heerkens also made it clear that Willem II's primary goal for the season is to maintain their Eredivisie status. "Handing over the Eredivisie title is our main priority," he stated. "It's going to be a tough season, and we'll need everyone to work hard. We know that as a collective, we can achieve a lot."