Feyenoord’s Midfield Dilemma: Analyzing Squad Depth and Transfer Prospects

Coach Robin van Persie has a well-balanced squad at his disposal at Feyenoord. However, the midfield area is particularly congested.

Amidst injury concerns, the midfield roster at De Kuip includes In-beom Hwang, Oussama Targhalline, Quinten Timber, Luciano Valente, Jakub Moder, Thijs Kraaijeveld, Sem Steijn, and Shiloh ’t Zand. Despite this depth, it is anticipated that the Rotterdam club will still seek to enter the transfer market for an additional midfielder.

There is a possibility that a player like Timber may leave the team: “If they are indeed looking for a midfielder, I would think there might be an exit from one of the players in that position, particularly one whose contract is nearing its end. This was indirectly hinted at by Van Persie following the match against FC Twente, but he chose not to elaborate.”

Commentator Gouka remarks on the ‘strange atmosphere’ surrounding Feyenoord: “You leave the stadium in disbelief. These are results that would cause sleepless nights for PEC Zwolle and Telstar. It cannot be concluded that things are going well, as the situation is quite poor. It is almost absurd that some people believe otherwise. If the club’s management is indeed conveying this to Van Persie, then the club is in serious trouble. However, it is unlikely to be the case. Is there someone who is quite blunt about it? If Dennis te Kloese has to part ways with the coach, it would be a significant blow for him, especially since he had to dismiss Brian Priske shortly after taking office.”

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