Nieuwlaat has doubts about Barney's comeback: 'He must first try to claim a Tour Card, that will be a big task'

The news came out on Wednesday that Raymond van Barneveld will make a comeback. RTL commentator Jacques Nieuwlaat has his doubts about the chances of success.

Nieuwlaat has known Van Barneveld for about thirty years. "In itself I really like that he comes back but to be honest I also have my doubts. The last years of his career were really bad. He had a lot of problems with traveling, losing and playing a lot of tournaments, it will be up to him. to prove that he can work on that."

Moreover, he must first try to claim a Tour Card, if Q-School happens. Normally hundreds of players will come there who will of course be extra motivated against Van Barneveld, that will be a big task", says Nieuwlaat to RTL 7 Darts.

Nevertheless, Nieuwlaat also sees positive points. "He is feeling very good at the moment and only radiates positivity, that has been different. Moreover, you cannot deny that he is full of talent. I give him a chance to reach the final of a major tournament one more time. but a very small chance. "