Feyenoord’s Goalkeeping Dilemma Following Bijlow’s Departure

omidbasir- Justin Bijlow is no longer a player for Feyenoord. The 28-year-old goalkeeper made the move to Genoa CFC in Serie A during the winter transfer window. Currently, the club is faced with a somewhat precarious situation, having four goalkeepers in their ranks who may not be the best long-term solution, according to club analyst Martijn Krabbendam. He emphasizes the need for Feyenoord to reassess their goalkeeping strategy in a detailed analysis.

With Bijlow’s departure from De Kuip, Feyenoord has brought in German goalkeeper Steven Benda on loan from Fulham FC as a replacement. Additionally, the squad includes Liam Bossin and Manou Berger. Notably, keeper talent Plamen Andreev has been loaned out to Lech Poznan, adding up to a total of five goalkeepers, although Krabbendam believes that this is insufficient for the club’s future aspirations.

Those who follow Serie A closely may wonder if Feyenoord prematurely parted ways with Justin Bijlow. The eight-time international had a rocky start at Genoa but shone in his recent match against Cremonese, where he successfully kept a clean sheet amid 19 shots on goal. With eight saves to his credit, Bijlow was named Man of the Match, marking a commendable achievement in his new league.