Consistency, that’s what Brian Priske talked about at the press conference. In recent weeks, the trainer has focused on forming an important basis, which can appear at kick-off as standard. This should ensure that players understand each other better on the field and that substitutes end up in a ‘more fluid’ team.
The consistency resulted in wins against both Girona FC and FC Twente and it is therefore expected that Priske will not change his line-up. “In the last few weeks before the international break, I have tried to get more consistency in the team. I have tried to improve the relationships between players. Then I believe it is also easier to come in from the bench. Today was the first time that the whole group is back, but I definitely felt a good energy in the group. Everyone knows it is time to perform and win matches,” the Dane said.
All players who kicked off before the international break will also be fit to play ninety minutes again on Saturday evening. Antoni Milambo and Gjivai Zekiel were the biggest doubts, but the starting player has ‘normally’ recovered. “Milambo was only ill and has been training in recent days. He is fully available. Gjivai is still unclear after he returned with an injury from the Dutch Juniors. He will not be in the selection tomorrow.”
Bart Nieuwkoop, Chris Kevin Nadje, Gjivai Zechiël, Calvin Stengs, Quilindschy Hartman and Santiago Gimenez will not be in the match selection against Go Ahead Eagles. 17-year-old Tobias van den Elshout will probably be part of the competition selection for the first time.
Probable line-up Feyenoord
Wellenreuther; Lotomba, Beelen, Hancko, Bueno; Hwang, Timber, Milambo; Osman, Ueda, Paixão.
