According to Bakker, the key difference between the English and Italian leagues lies in the amount of time players have with the ball and the amount of space they have to maneuver.

Bakker is convinced that Reijnders will return to his previous form, although he may not reach the same goal-scoring levels he achieved at AC Milan.

Bakker also reflected on Reijnders' move from AZ to AC Milan, stating that it was a natural progression for the player to take on a new challenge.

He noted that Reijnders' integration at Milan was swift and that he is now confident in the player's ability to succeed at Manchester City.