Feyenoord eyes new captain amid grueling pre‑season schedule

Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst said he will appoint a new captain in the week before the Eredivisie opening match against Sparta Rotterdam. The decision follows a training camp in Belgium and two preparatory games versus Rayo Vallecano and Atalanta. Candidates discussed by fans include midfielder Luciano Valente, forward Oussama Targhalline and defender Tsuyoshi Watanabe.

The team has also endured a demanding stretch of fixtures, with the coaching staff emphasizing a very high physical and mental workload. Intensive training sessions and careful rotation aim to maintain the squad’s high‑pressing style while minimizing injury risk as Feyenoord approaches the start of the domestic season and upcoming European commitments.