
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.

Michael Reiziger has included the Ajax defender and Feyenoord forward in his squad for two decisive European Championship qualifiers.

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.

Injuries are expected to rule Depay, Jeremie Frimpong and Nathan Aké out of the Nations League games against Greece and Germany.
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.
The VVV-Venlo left-back has produced outstanding attacking numbers in the second tier and is due to be available on a free transfer next summer.

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

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.

Jong AZ forward Jerolldino Bergraaf has joined Dick Advocaat’s Curaçao squad, while Henk Fraser has handed first call-ups to four young Suriname prospects.

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

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

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 Italian club overlooked Ayase Ueda’s summer move to Lille while preparing an opposition analysis for its Champions League visit to De Kuip.

Peter Bosz’s side return from the international break looking to recover from a 3-2 defeat at FC Twente, while the visitors arrive after a convincing win.

The Polish club are considering bringing the 27-year-old back to his former side, although salary and transfer-fee demands could complicate a deal.
A development group will receive additional coaching and greater responsibility as Dutch refereeing officials plan for the eventual succession of Danny Makkelie and Serdar Gözübüyük.

The former Netherlands international says the Feyenoord midfielder exceeded his expectations during his first senior international window.
The former Netherlands international says Feyenoord midfielder Gjivai Zechiël exceeded his expectations during his first two senior appearances.

PSV’s Mikkel Bro Hansen and Feyenoord’s Jerayno Schaken join Ajax pair Abdellah Ouazane and Mohamed Abdalla in a selection of 60 players born in 2009.

The former Netherlands international believes Mexx Meerdink, Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël now face greater scrutiny at club level, while he retains faith in Joshua Zirkzee.

The former striker says managing the Rotterdam club is a long-term dream, but acknowledges he must first obtain the required qualifications.

The Feyenoord midfielder impressed Youri Mulder, Ruud Gullit and Khalid Boulahrouz with his confidence and attacking intent during the 2-1 victory over Serbia.

The former striker has revisited the 2017 cup-match incident in which he was filmed eating a croquette sandwich at half-time.

The referee was taken to hospital after becoming unwell during an under-13 fixture at Varkenoord.

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.
Twente recorded a 3-2 home victory over PSV, while AZ secured a narrow win and NEC shared the points with Go Ahead Eagles.

Felicia de Zeeuw’s stoppage-time free-kick secured a 2-2 draw against Jong PSV Women, while NAC’s Under-21 side suffered a heavy home defeat.

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

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 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 former Feyenoord player believes the €9 million striker is not currently being supplied in the way that brought him success at Westerlo.
The Dutch clubs are rated as major outsiders for the Champions League trophy, while Arsenal lead Opta’s pre-season projections.