Van Persie Shakes Up Feyenoord Lineup for Crucial Twente Clash
Feyenoord faces FC Twente today at 2:30 PM, aiming to capitalize on NEC’s recent slip-up in the Eredivisie standings. However, manager Robin van Persie is acutely aware of the challenges posed by Twente, particularly recalling a tough match against them earlier in the season. Van Persie has opted for a significantly altered starting eleven compared to the December encounter.
Defensive Reconfiguration
Timon Wellenreuther retains his position in goal for Feyenoord. The defensive line sees Mats Deijl and Gijs Smal starting on the flanks, replacing Jordan Lotomba and Jan Plug who featured against Twente before the winter break. At the heart of the defense, Tsuyoshi Watanabe and Anel Ahmedhodzic will partner.
Midfield Overhaul
The midfield has undergone a complete transformation from the Telstar match, and a substantial change from the previous Twente fixture. Thijs Kraaijeveld, Luciano Valente, and Jakub Moder will control the center of the pitch. In-Beom Hwang will begin the match on the bench.
Attacking Options
Van Persie continues to deploy Jordan Bos as a left winger, a tactical choice that proved successful in the previous match against Telstar, where Bos contributed two assists. The attacking trio is completed by Ayase Ueda and Anis Hadj Moussa.
Starting XI: Wellenreuther; Deijl, Watanabe, Ahmedhodzic, Smal; Kraaijeveld, Valente, Moder; Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Bos.
Substitutes: Benda, Bossin, St. Juste, Lotomba, Nieuwkoop, Van den Elshout, Hwang, Borges, Tengstedt, Sterling, Sliti.
Recent Form and Context
Feyenoord is looking to build momentum after a recent loss to FC Twente on February 28, 2026. The team is too aiming to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, currently trailing FC Utrecht by two points with a game in hand.
Earlier in March 2025, Van Persie secured his first win as Feyenoord manager with a dominant 2-6 victory over FC Twente, with Igor Paixao scoring a hat trick. However, the recent match on February 28th saw Twente prevail with a 2-0 scoreline.
FAQ
Q: Who is the current head coach of Feyenoord?
A: Robin van Persie.
Q: What position does Jordan Bos play?
A: Left winger.
Q: Who scored a hat trick for Feyenoord against FC Twente in March 2025?
A: Igor Paixao.
Q: What competition are Feyenoord aiming to qualify for?
A: The UEFA Champions League.
Did you know? Robin van Persie was named Dutch Football Talent of the Year after winning the 2002 UEFA Cup final with Feyenoord.
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