Never heard a sweeter sounding word than Feyenoord part 2

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https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/1694737/lof-voor-valente-alles-begint-bij-hem.html
Feyenoord star chosen as player of the week: 'Everything starts with him'

Karim El Ahmadi praises Luciano Valente. The ESPN analyst thought the 21-year-old playmaker of Feyenoord last weekend the best player in the Eredivisie. El Ahmadi enjoyed the top match between Feyenoord and AZ. "Feyenoord in particular showed in phases of the match that they can play very good football. That goal by Hadj Moussa was really of a high level. They show that they are getting better and better at football. The only downside is that three goals against is really too much," says the former midfielder at ESPN. His player of the week also comes from the duel in Alkmaar. "Then I choose Valente from Feyenoord. There you can also clearly see a good choice of the coach.
He was always seen as an attacking midfielder, but Van Persie puts him slightly back. It's a bit between a 'number 6' and 'number 8'," El Ahmadi analyzes.
"He is the first man to get the ball in the build-up and really sets the pace at Feyenoord. Everything starts with him, but he also participates in the front. A bit like Wieffer did in his time at Feyenoord," continues the former Feyenoorder. "What many controllers don't have, but Valente does, is that he can really skip lines. He can open up the opponent's entire defense. His fellow players start running as soon as he gets the ball. He sets the lines at Feyenoord." The morning newspapers were also of the opinion that Valente was once again the best player of Feyenoord. The Rotterdammers suffered the first loss of points of the season in Alkmaar due to a late penalty by Mexx Meerdink.

 

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https://www.soccernews.nl/news/fans-van-ajax-en-psv-kwijlen-van-grandioze-feyenoorder/
'Fans of Ajax and PSV are salivating over grandiose Feyenoorder'
All three traditional top clubs from the Netherlands played a draw last weekend. Yet the supporters collectively noticed one player in particular: Luciano Valente. The 21-year-old from Groningen makes a big impression in the shirt of Feyenoord, so much so that fans of Ajax and PSV are jealous.


Luciano Valente impresses at Feyenoord and makes rivals jealous
Despite the enormous competition in midfield at Feyenoord, Robin van Persie seems to be unable to ignore Valente. The young midfielder impresses time and time again in the shirt of the Rotterdam team. He was also good for an assist against AZ (3-3), his second in six games. The creative is very threatening and always creates danger in front of the opponent's goal. Valente makes such an impression that supporters of the rival clubs, Ajax and PSV, look enviously at Feyenoord's summer purchase.
On the social media platform X, a PSV supporter writes: 'This is your weekly reminder that it is a shame that PSV has not brought in Luciano Valente as a replacement for Veerman.'
In Amsterdam, too, people feast on Valente: 'Extremely stupid of Ajax not to catch this guy. A real Ajax player.'
But how long will Valente keep his starting place at Feyenoord? With Jakub Moder and In-Beom Hwang on the way back, the midfield is getting crowded. Captain Sem Steijn seems to be a certainty and Quinten Timber will also be in the starting line-up a lot, if fit. In any case, Valente shows his best side.

It's quite funny to see discussions about a player performing great, but also wondering about him being able to keep his spot against the competition.
At Ajax and PSV they're complaining about midfielders who should be replaced, because they underperform

 

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Dunno what to think of Ueda's replacement Tengstedt.
Phenomenal in Norway, pale in Portugal and Italy: this is Feyenoord million-dollar purchase Casper Tengstedt Finally, after a few short substitutions, Feyenoord's supporters really get to see Casper Tengstedt. The 25-year-old Danish striker replaces Ayase Ueda in Portugal against Sporting Braga. In Rotterdam, they see an increasingly easy scoring striker on the training field, who doesn't have that much the ability on playing combination football.
In other words basically a pure target man, whose strength isnot in participating in the build up of an attack.

 

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Robin van Persie does not regret substitution move in Portugal and finds criticism 'also funny'

Feyenoord must give an appropriate reaction in and against Groningen on Sunday after the mediocre performance in Portugal against Braga. Robin van Persie had to come back to the loss against Braga and his wayward approach to that match a few times during today's press conference.
Two days after the weak start of his Feyenoord in the Europa League, Robin van Persie had to look back extensively on the visit to Braga. The Feyenoord coach reiterated that he had no regrets about his decision to make many changes compared to the match against AZ a few days earlier. What was actually decisive in those seven changes: giving a chance to those new players or giving rest to the players who normally belong to the starting eleven? "A combination," said Van Persie. And in view of the fact that there is already a tough week ahead with FC Groningen, Aston Villa and FC Utrecht: will Van Persie do it again?

Gonçalo Borges, Casper Tengstedt and Gaoussou Diarra
"Then you have to be patient, then you'll see," said the coach, who did admit that he now knows how, for example, his forward players Gonçalo Borges, Casper Tengstedt and Gaoussou Diarra are really doing. What I do find funny is that I get questions here for weeks during press conferences about when certain players are going to play and if they do play, it's not good either. It's a kind of cat-and-mouse game then. And that 's alright, I also participate in it."
That Borges or perhaps Tengstedt might have benefited more from a baptism of fire in an otherwise barely changed starting eleven, that remains to be seen, according to Van Persie. "We didn't have to lose. We have still delivered more physically than Braga, which says something. But we did deliver less than we normally deliver in that area. So the resistance was minimal. It's a shame.
"It was a snapshot for players, then you hope for more and you expect that. Based on what I had already seen in training, that was certainly disappointing. And I was disappointed about that. Would we have seen a better Borges if he had been in a different attacking line? We will never know. But Borges and Tengstedt do train together very often. If you look at it that way, you could have expected that the connection could have been better, but it wasn't, that's right. That was disappointing." Van Persie says that the Eredivisie is not more important than the Europa League. "Because I was able to see for myself in 2002, although my role in that team was modest, what it does to a club and a city when you get far in Europe, in that case it was the UEFA Cup," says Van Persie.

The battle for the coefficients? I look at that with a slanted eye
"You can put yourself and the club on the map. And the battle for the coefficients, where the Netherlands failed for two weeks with five clubs?
I look at that with a slanted eye. We have not won one game, in the long run that is annoying of course. With an eye to the future, it is important that we win matches."
On Sunday in Groningen, the supporters will of course only settle for a victory. After all, Feyenoord is fresh for the day, after Van Persie has saved so many players in Braga.
"I understand what you're saying," says Van Persie. We want to win. But I never use the word must. The expectation will be that we have to win, that's true. It will be a big challenge. Groningen is a good team with a good coach."

 

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I'm pissed by the refs who gave both Ajax and PSV 2 extra points by awarding a goal (off side and blocking view of a defender by off side Ajax player was ignored by the ref despite interference of the VAR, an incredible decision, good for relegating this man to a lower level) and denying a goal (Excelsior goal disallowed for a non-existent foul on the goalie).
Feyenoord should now have a 5 points lead versus PSV and 6 versus Ajax.

 

If what Feyenoord put on the pitch against a strong opponent is nothing, I can't imagine how one should classify the "performance" of Ajax or PSV this weekend.

 

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Aston Villa supporters cherish the EC 1 final win in the Kuip

Aston Villa fans back to 'holy ground' for duel with Feyenoord: 'That day changed my life'
For the supporters of Aston Villa, the Europa League match in Rotterdam against Feyenoord is much more than just a visit to the Netherlands.
"In the Kuip in 1982 I had the best day of my life and I have children," says supporter Colin Abbott.

 

https://1908.nl/artikelen/feyenoord-strikt-braziliaans-talent-vinicius-dos-santos-progetti
Feyenoord snares Brazilian talent Vinicius Dos Santos Progetti

Feyenoord has strengthened itself with the young Brazilian striker Vinicius Dos Santos Progetti. The 17-year-old talented attacker comes over from Esporte Clube Laranja Mecânica Arapongas and has signed a two-year professional contract in De Kuip, as reported by the Brazilian club via social media. Dos Santos was previously introduced to Feyenoord during an internship, in which he immediately made an impression. The Rotterdammers have been keeping a close eye on him since then and now the transfer is final. The player has gone through the entire youth academy of Laranja Mecânica for the past five years, a club with which Feyenoord has had a partnership for some time.
In the Campeonato Paranaense U17, Dos Santos grew into one of the absolute trendsetters, playing an important role in his team's successful season, the club said. The switch to Feyenoord U17 also got off to a dream start. In his first match for the Rotterdam team against PSV U17 (6-1 win), the young Brazilian scored two goals. A striking debut with which he immediately showed his potential on Tuesday afternoon.

 

Watanabe feels at home at Feyenoord and is looking forward to Villa

Anyone who would have predicted that David Hancko would be forgotten in less than ten games would have been declared crazy. Yet that is the case. Tsuyoshi Watanabe has quickly developed into a mainstay in Feyenoord's defense.
The Japanese radiates tranquility and speaks in conversation with Feyenoord ONE full of conviction about the strength of this team and the upcoming challenge against Aston Villa.

Attacking and defending together
Looking back on the hard-fought victory over FC Groningen, he emphasizes the importance of the team. "We fought as a team and stayed together until the end. Everyone has done their tasks well." For Watanabe, it's all about collectivity: "We all attack together and we do the same with defending." That attitude can take Feyenoord far. "I believe we can win everything if we keep this up."

Team interests first
That he puts the team first is also evident when he looks back on his two goals in the preliminary round of the UEFA Champions League, away against Fenerbahçe SK. A unique event for the defender. Feyenoord eventually went down 5-2. About his two goals in the lost match against Fenerbahçe, he says matter-of-factly: "Nobody will remember those goals. Me neither. If we don't win, it doesn't matter."

Bond with Ueda
The fact that he feels at home at Feyenoord, Watanabe attributes to a large extent to the presence of his compatriot Ayase Ueda. "It was easy to get used to because Ayase was already here." The two Japanese are not only often together on the field. "We also interact a lot off the field." Watanabe praises his buddy for his work ethic. "Behind the scenes, he works very hard." As a result, Ueda plays with more fun and confidence, with better results. That probably didn't escape anyone's notice. How quickly the two Japanese have become friends is also evident from the fact that Watanabe wears a Ueda hoodie during the interview. The striker even went with him when Watanabe had to go to 1908 for treatment on a day off.
The fact that he feels at home at Feyenoord, Watanabe attributes to a large extent to the presence of his compatriot Ayase Ueda. "It was easy to get used to because Ayase was already here." The two Japanese are not only often together on the field. "We also interact a lot off the field." Watanabe praises his buddy for his work ethic. "Behind the scenes, he works very hard." As a result, Ueda plays with more fun and confidence, with better results. That probably didn't escape anyone's notice. How quickly the two Japanese have become friends is also evident from the fact that Watanabe wears a Ueda hoodie during the interview. The striker even went with him when Watanabe had to go to 1908 for treatment on a day off.

Click with Ahmedhodžić
In the heart of defense, Watanabe forms a tandem with Anel Ahmedhodžić. That cooperation is going very well. "He is a fantastic player, an all-rounder. He communicates well, and has good positional play. As a defensive duo, we are well attuned to each other." Especially remarkable is how little time it took the two to get that done together.

View of Aston Villa
On Thursday, Feyenoord awaits a tough test in the UEFA Europa League. For Watanabe, it is a special duel. "Playing against a Premier League team is an honor." Still, he is looking forward to the clash in Rotterdam with confidence. "In the Kuip we are still unbeaten. It doesn't matter who the opponent is, we just have to win."

 

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Great. Timber out of the selection fo the Aston Villa match with a foot injury.

Robin van Persie:
"Measuring ourselves against Aston Villa is really interesting. How far are we in terms of intensity compared to such a team, I want to see. Villa is the favorite in my eyes. Whether they will change players there? I hope seven, haha."

 

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Ex-Feyenoord player with Villa in the Kuip Lamare Bogarde played at Varkenoord for nine years, but opted for an adventure in England in 2020. The 21-year-old defender will make his appearance in the Kuip tonight as a player of Aston Villa.

I hope, if he plays, that Ueda makes him ashamed.
He's a parasite, profiting from our development system and jumping ship without giving back.
Go, Ueda, go ...kill him with a hattrick

 

most likely line up:

 

Paixão has already scored six times against Ajax in his career. This makes Ajax his favorite opponent, as the Brazilian has scored so many goals against no other club.

 

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https://www.footballtransfers.com/n...-jeng-oplossen-met-komst-van-liverpool-talent

Feyenoord can get emergency solution with Liverpool talent

Feyenoord loaned Malcolm Jeng from Stade Reims in the last transfer window. However, he was injured on the Swedish stopper's debut in the Eredivisie and the Rotterdammers may have to miss him for a longer period of time.
Feyenoord still have plenty of options, but according to SciSports data, they can strike for a suitable replacement for Jeng with the clubless Lee Jonas. At Feyenoord, the heart of the defense was strengthened considerably last summer. Dávid Hancko was said goodbye, who was sold to Atlético Madrid, and Facundo Gonzaléz was sent back to Juventus.
On the other hand, there were the transfers of Tsuyoshi Watanabe and Anel Ahmedhodzic plus the loan of Malcolm Jeng. With that, the choice grew for Robin van Persie, who also has Gernot Trauner and Thomas Beelen at his disposal when they are fit.
Against SC Braga in the Europa League, Van Persie decided to rotate and give Jeng his first chance in the heart of the Feyenoord defense alongside Ahmedhodzic. The duel in Portugal was lost, but the only twenty-year-old defender was one of the few bright spots. A few days later in competition, Jeng was allowed to return to the starting line-up at Feyenoord, but he was injured and had surgery that same day. An Achilles tendon injury now seems to keep him on the sidelines for a long time.

Feyenoord can get a clubless replacement for Jeng
To keep the options for Van Persie large at the back, there are few options, as the transfer market in the Netherlands has been closed for almost a month. Still, Feyenoord can still attract a clubless central defender for the competition and according to the data from SciSports, Jonas seems to be a good option. The 21-year-old stopper has a similarity of 99 percent with Jeng and, like him, is considered a Ball Playing Defender. Jonas and Jeng both assert themselves a lot in this role in the build-up.

Jonas enjoyed his youth training at Liverpool, which took him over at a young age from fellow city rival Everton. However, it never came to a breakthrough in the main squad of the Reds. Jonas was transferred to Liverpool's reserves team three years ago and played sixteen matches for it last season. After that football season, his contract expired and since then Jonas has not been able to find a new club. As a Liverpool youth player, he also represented various English national youth teams between 2019 and 2022.

 

Dunno about that option. Seems to me a bit weird he hasnot found a club yet.

 

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I was pleasantly surprised how good Feyenoord was, especially in the first half dominating FC Utrecht. Only minor issue was we should have 2 more goals in the first half, but defenders and the goalie kept the ball out of the net.
I actually expected them to have heavy legs after that energy burning match against Aston Villa, but that only showed up in the latter part of the second half, when Jans made tactical chages and made his players shadow Targhalline closely with two men to prevent him from feeding the attack with penetrating passes.
In the footy show Studio Voetbal they were discussing our midfield and on the question which composition would be the best one, they actually had no idea, because any combo of our midfielders is exceptional.
Luciano Valente is developing in something special in an incredible speed. If I was the Italian national team coach I would make a serious effort to lure him, before he starts to become an option for the Orange Squad.
Former Orange Squad players were in awe about him.

Feyenoord managed to hold out in this goal-rich encounter with FC Utrecht. In an exciting confrontation at the Feijenoord Stadium, Feyenoord recorded a narrow victory over FC Utrecht. The match, which ended in a 3-2 win for the home team, was rich in goals and action, with both teams pushing themselves to the limit. The scoring was opened by Ayase Ueda in the 20th minute, who with a shot from the right side of the box placed the ball in the center of the goal, on a pass from Oussama Targhalline. This early lead gave Feyenoord the necessary boost, but the halftime score remained at 1-0. FC Utrecht got off to a strong start in the second half, with a goal from Gjivai Zechiël in the 47th minute, who shot the ball into the bottom left corner from outside the penalty area, on an assist from Sébastien Haller.
However, Feyenoord quickly recovered with a goal from Sem Steijn just three minutes later, giving the home team the lead again. The match remained exciting until the last minutes. FC Utrecht's Derry John Murkin equalized in the 83rd minute, with a shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner, on a pass from Miliano Jonathans. Yet it was Ayase Ueda who scored the winning goal for Feyenoord in the 88th minute, again on a pass from a substitute, Cyle Larin, which determined the final score at 3-2.

The match saw several tactical changes, with both teams trying to turn the tide in their favor.
FC Utrecht made three substitutions immediately after the break in an attempt to change the game, while Feyenoord brought in several players during the second half to maintain the lead and eventually get the victory over the line. With this win, Feyenoord remains in the lead in the Eredivisie with 22 points from 8 games, while FC Utrecht is in 9th place with 10 points from 8 games as well. The battle in the Eredivisie remains as exciting as ever, and this match has once again shown that in football everything is possible until the final whistle.