Feyenoord Prepares for Crucial Derby Against Sparta Rotterdam

Feyenoord is set to engage in a crucial city derby against Sparta Rotterdam this match round. Earlier this season, Feyenoord triumphed over De Kasteelclub with a decisive 4-0 victory. As they prepare to host this match in their home stadium, De Kuip, a win is imperative. It has been over forty days since Robin van Persie’s team last celebrated a victory, and with Ajax steadily closing in on the second position, the time for a win is now. The question remains: which eleven players will lead the charge on Sunday afternoon?

**Probable Lineup for Feyenoord Against Sparta**

Following a period of significant player absences, Feyenoord’s roster is beginning to take shape as they enter the second half of the season. Sem Steijn and Givairo Read made their returns from injury last weekend, although Read has since encountered another setback with a hamstring injury.

Jakub Moder has finally resumed training, while Anis Hadj Moussa is back in Rotterdam after participating in the Africa Cup, where he was eliminated by Nigeria in the quarterfinals. The right winger notably provided two assists during the tournament’s group stage.

**Valente Returns**

Feyenoord had to compete without Luciano Valente against sc Heerenveen, as the midfielder was suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the match against FC Twente. In his absence, In-beom Hwang filled in. For the upcoming match against Sparta, the 22-year-old playmaker will return to the starting lineup.

**Hadj Moussa Back in Action**

Hadj Moussa played several commendable matches for Algeria in the Africa Cup, contributing two assists against Equatorial Guinea. The hope is that he carries this positive form back to Rotterdam, as he is set to start for Feyenoord on Sunday. Gonçalo Borges will have to settle for a place on the bench for now.

**Feyenoord’s Likely Lineup**

Wellenreuther; Lotomba, Ahmedhodzic, Watanabe, Bos; Valente, Timber, Steijn; Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Sauer.