Feyenoord Faces Challenges After Strong Start Under Van Persie

omidbasir- Feyenoord experienced a strong period under the leadership of Robin van Persie; however, recent weeks have seen a decline in performance, particularly in results. The low point came with a 2-1 defeat against Go Ahead Eagles last Sunday.

“Feyenoord has approached many of its losses with a positive mindset, even after the match against Stuttgart, where they maintained an optimistic outlook,” comments club analyst Mikos Gouka from Algemeen Dagblad. “There were references to comments made by Stuttgart players, suggesting that they had faced a weaker opponent after Bayern Munich. I spoke with Stuttgart players post-match who noted that it was about securing points, and they were aware that their physical superiority would make a difference in the final half-hour. I found Feyenoord’s attitude to be overly optimistic.”

Furthermore, Gouka highlights the impact of injuries on the team, stating, “They have suffered too many injuries, which has led to a snowball effect on their performance.”

Notably, Van Persie himself was visibly frustrated following the loss to Go Ahead Eagles. In fact, he was already upset at halftime, as Gouka reports: “This time, Van Persie provided a markedly different analysis; it was the first instance where he expressed significant anger. Players from Go Ahead Eagles reported that they heard him shouting and expressing his frustration during the break.”