Feyenoord Prepares for Go Ahead Eagles Amid Player Absences

omidbasir- Feyenoord achieved a much-needed victory against FC Utrecht last weekend, which was a welcome relief following disappointing losses to Real Betis (2-1) and PSV (3-0). This win is a foundation to build upon, but the team will have to make adjustments due to suspensions affecting key players. Timon Wellenreuther and Luciano Valente will be absent for the upcoming match against Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday.

The anticipated lineup for Feyenoord against Go Ahead Eagles must account for the suspensions of these crucial players. If it were only Valente and Wellenreuther missing, coach Robin van Persie’s task would be relatively straightforward. However, the injury list is considerable. Givairo Read, Gernot Trauner, and Thomas Beelen are all sidelined for an extended period, while Shaqueel van Persie is also unavailable for an indefinite time. Summer signing Malcolm Jeng will remain unavailable as well. Additionally, Gijs Smal and Jordan Bos are doubtful for the match this Sunday.

Valente’s absence is particularly significant, as he collected his fifth yellow card of the season against FC Utrecht, joining captain Wellenreuther on the sidelines. Fortunately, Jakub Moder has returned from injury, having played two matches for Feyenoord. In Utrecht, the Polish midfielder even provided the assist for Oussama Targhalline’s opening goal.

There is uncertainty surrounding the participation of Ayase Ueda, whose absence is reportedly not due to an injury but rather a mental issue, according to NOS commentator Arman Avsaroglu. His sporadic availability complicates predictions. Historically, whenever Ueda has missed a match, he has returned to the starting lineup for the subsequent game. However, if he does not participate, Casper Tengstedt is expected to step in.

Projected lineup for Feyenoord against Go Ahead Eagles:
Benda; Deijl, Watanabe, Ahmedhodzic, Bos; Targhalline, Moder, Steijn; Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Sauer.