Feyenoord’s Bid for Success: New Additions and Tactical Changes Ahead of Match Against Heracles

Thursday evening marked a celebratory moment at De Kuip, as Feyenoord triumphed in their seventh consecutive match. The team, now under the management of Robin van Persie, will have the opportunity to secure an eighth victory this Sunday against Heracles. It is possible that the coach may also introduce two new signings, including Mats Deijl, who could make his debut for the club.

The week has been quite eventful for Feyenoord, particularly following a disappointing loss to local rivals Sparta, which heightened tensions within the Rotterdam-Zuid camp. Quinten Timber, who has since departed, expressed his dissatisfaction with Van Persie following the match, creating a rift that both parties later attempted to mend. Discussions surrounding Van Persie’s potential dismissal were prevalent throughout the week.

With Timber’s exit, options for the midfield have become rather limited for Van Persie. Jakub Moder has resumed training but is not yet fit for match play following his recovery from a hernia. While there are youth players who might step in, it appears that a new standard midfield trio is being established. In-beom Hwang is among those players, poised to reclaim his weekly starting spot after a spell on the sidelines due to injuries and competition for places.

There may also be an opportunity for Gonçalo Borges to shine in the upcoming match. During the game against Sturm Graz, Borges surprisingly started on the left wing instead of Leo Sauer, later contributing to a 3-0 victory. Despite not frequently being chosen for the starting lineup by Van Persie, Borges’ commendable performance on Thursday could earn him another starting chance on Sunday.

The anticipated lineup for Feyenoord against Heracles Almelo is as follows: Wellenreuther; Lotomba, Watanabe, Ahmedhodzic, Bos; Hwang, Valente, Steijn; Hadj Moussa, Ueda, Borges.