Feyenoord Faces Real Betis in Crucial Europa League Clash

omidbasir- On Thursday, Feyenoord will take on Real Betis in the Europa League. Following their victory over Sturm Graz last week, there remains a slim chance of advancing to the knockout stage. The upcoming match in southern Spain poses a significant challenge, particularly as coach Robin van Persie is dealing with numerous injuries within the team. The question remains: who will start on Thursday evening?

Feyenoord’s Expected Lineup Against Real Betis: Van Persie’s Patchwork Solution

While Feyenoord enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory against Sturm Graz midweek, Sunday brought further complications for Van Persie and his squad. Ultimately, they secured a 4-2 win against Heracles Almelo, but not without challenges. By Sunday evening, it was evident that Anel Ahmedhodzic, Hwang In-beom, Luciano Valente, and Tsuyoshi Watanabe were all sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Anis Hadj Moussa left the pitch in pain, adding to the team’s woes.

Midfield Puzzle, Offensive Certainties

The main concern now is determining who is fit enough to start in the midfield. Former captain Sem Steijn played behind the forwards against Sturm Graz but found himself back on the bench against Heracles. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during training leading up to the match in Seville, making him unlikely to participate.

Feyenoord’s Anticipated Lineup Against Real Betis (4-3-3)

Wellenreuther; Lotomba, Kraaijeveld, Plug, Bos; Hwang, Targhalline, Valente; Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Sauer.