
Van Bronckhorst defends Ernst after Feyenoord supporters’ sarcastic applause
The Feyenoord coach says the goalkeeper should not carry all the blame for the goals conceded in a 3-0 Champions League defeat by Inter.
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The Feyenoord coach says the goalkeeper should not carry all the blame for the goals conceded in a 3-0 Champions League defeat by Inter.

The United States striker will continue building his fitness in Eindhoven after recently returning from injury, while Ivan Perisic remains a doubt for the trip to SC Cambuur.

The PSV coach was frustrated by the Champions League result against Club Brugge but pleased with several aspects of his side’s performance.

The Conference League pair are rated at 99.58 per cent to advance, while Champions League defeats have left Feyenoord and PSV facing less favourable outlooks.
Victories for Ajax, NEC and FC Twente earned the Netherlands a full UEFA coefficient point, although defeats elsewhere limited the impact of the European week.
Peter Bosz’s attacking system continues to deliver goals, but FCUpdate’s analysis identifies transition defence as a recurring weakness.

Dutch clubs collected fewer coefficient points than their Belgian counterparts this week, increasing the gap between the countries to almost eight points.

Six points from the latest European round have strengthened the Netherlands’ position and increased the gap to 11th place.

The Netherlands international marked his return to the starting line-up by helping Real Madrid overturn a late deficit in a 3-2 Champions League victory.

Fenerbahçe twice came from behind to claim a 3-2 Champions League victory in Kuyt’s final match before Emre Belözoğlu takes charge.

Two arrests have been made after fireworks launched from outside the stadium landed on the roof and pitch during the Champions League defeat by Internazionale.

The PSV coach will draw level with Hiddink for the most matches in charge of the club in the Champions League’s main tournament.

The Dutch columnist says several summer signings have failed to deliver at Champions League level, with goalkeeper Tjark Ernst receiving particularly severe criticism.

Kuyt’s interim spell has ended after one match, with Belözoğlu set to take charge against Liverpool in the Champions League.

Gjivai Zechiël came under particular scrutiny as Italian newspapers assessed Feyenoord’s 3-0 Champions League loss at De Kuip.

The Eindhoven side enter Wednesday’s home game buoyed by victory away to Portuguese champions FC Porto, while their Belgian opponents have six points.

The Croatian will face a former club when PSV meet Club Brugge in the Champions League.

Peter Bosz is tipped to make one change from the side that routed Willem II, while former Ajax winger Carlos Forbs represents a major threat for the Belgian leaders.

The Feyenoord coach defended his young goalkeeper and the club’s development policy following a 3-0 Champions League loss to Inter.

The young defender fulfilled a childhood ambition against Inter, although the Italian side left De Kuip with a convincing 3-0 victory.
The Feyenoord captain said expectations of a competitive night at De Kuip made the 3-0 Champions League defeat especially painful.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side offered little resistance at De Kuip as Yann Bisseck, Francesco Pio Esposito and Piotr Zielinski secured a 3-0 win for Inter.
The PSV coach says comments from the 18-year-old midfielder about his limited first-team opportunities were presented without their full context.
The Italian club overlooked Ayase Ueda’s summer move to Lille while preparing an opposition analysis for its Champions League visit to De Kuip.

The versatile PSV player featured in all three of Brazil’s September and October friendlies after earning his first selection under Carlo Ancelotti.
The PSV winger has quickly entered the Netherlands picture, although his growing workload is prompting caution after ACL surgery.

Sem Steijn found the net in Feyenoord’s 2-1 friendly victory, while a mixed AZ side suffered a 3-1 defeat in The Hague.

The Feyenoord captain believes he showed he can compete at Champions League level despite a 5-1 loss at Camp Nou.

The Eindhoven side enter their meeting with Shakhtar Donetsk in encouraging form after beating Ajax, but last season’s European exit provides a warning.

Mundo Deportivo criticised chants and beer-throwing from the away section, while separate footage appeared to show a racist gesture towards a Barcelona supporter.

The Barcelona coach admired Feyenoord’s composed approach after the Catalans began their Champions League campaign with a 5-1 victory.

The PSV player is expected to remain sidelined until the closing months of the calendar year as he begins his recovery.

The Rotterdam side face a major step up in difficulty against a Barcelona team yet to drop a point this season.

Spanish media expect Hansi Flick to select a formidable line-up for the Champions League meeting at Camp Nou, with Rodri set for a notable start.

The Brazilian will miss PSV’s meeting with Shakhtar, while four injured team-mates are also unavailable for the Eindhoven fixture.

A campaign video featuring actor Nasrdin Dchar sets the tone before Feyenoord begin their latest European programme away to Barcelona.

The Eredivisie pair begin their European campaigns later this week, while a large group of Dutch players will represent clubs across the continent.
The Dutch clubs are rated as major outsiders for the Champions League trophy, while Arsenal lead Opta’s pre-season projections.
Feyenoord begin their Champions League campaign at Camp Nou, with viewers in the Netherlands able to watch the game live on Ziggo Sport.

The Eindhoven club will begin at home to Shakhtar Donetsk before facing trips to Real Madrid, Porto, RB Leipzig and Viking FK.