scheidsrechter nijhuis uitgeschakeld voor rest seizoen door zware achillespeesblessure

2026-02-02 sport

Utrecht, maandag, 2 februari 2026.
Bas Nijhuis maakt geen wedstrijden meer dit seizoen. De ervaren scheidsrechter liep een zware achillespeesblessure op tijdens een training. Het letsel kwam exact op het moment dat hij weer een topwedstrijd kreeg: PSV tegen Feyenoord. Die match moest hij passief zien vanaf de zijlijn. Nijhuis noemt het gevoel ‘alsof je wordt neergeschopt’. Medisch onderzoek bevestigde direct dat herstel langdurig wordt. Operatie is gelukkig niet nodig. Hij keert niet meer terug dit seizoen. De voetbalwereld reageerde massaal met steunbetuigingen. Nijhuis, met ruim 400 eredivisieduels op naam, begint nu een strikte revalidatie. Zijn focus ligt volledig op terugkeer – later, sterker.

season-ending injury strikes experienced referee

Bas Nijhuis, a prominent figure in Dutch football officiating, will miss the remainder of the season due to a severe Achilles tendon injury [1]. The 49-year-old referee sustained the damage during a training session last Tuesday in Zeist [2]. Medical imaging confirmed significant trauma, ruling him out for all upcoming matches under the current competition regulations [3]. Despite the setback, surgery has been ruled out, allowing Nijhuis to begin immediate rehabilitation protocols [4].

top match assignment lost amid personal disappointment

The injury occurred just days before Nijhuis was scheduled to officiate the Eredivisie clash between PSV and Feyenoord, marking his first top-tier fixture since March 2021 [5]. He described the sensation as being “kicked from behind,” emphasizing the sudden and intense nature of the pain [6]. Losing the opportunity to lead such a high-profile game was deeply disappointing, especially after a prolonged absence from major fixtures [7]. His replacement, Allard Lindhout, took charge of the match which ended 3-0 in favor of PSV [8].

widespread support and focus on recovery ahead

Following the announcement, messages of solidarity poured in from across the football community, including players, coaches, and fellow officials [9]. Nijhuis acknowledged these gestures, noting they reinforce the unity within the sport [10]. With over 422 Eredivisie matches previously refereed, he remains committed to returning stronger post-recovery [11]. Although offered temporary roles such as VAR assistance, Nijhuis declined, stating it does not align with his expertise or preferences [12]. His sole priority now lies in completing a rigorous rehabilitation program.

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