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Feyenoord pre‑season and early season challenges

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In early August 2026, Feyenoord midfielder Karim El Ahmadi highlighted coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s plan to make the team dominant at home, stressing a more balanced attack and a tighter squad as the club trims a 40-player roster. The focus is on increasing goal contributions from multiple positions and setting firm transfer-price expectations. Two days later, van Bronckhorst discussed how the club is using medical data and player feedback to manage physical loads, emphasizing intensive, match-intensity training. He warned that several key forwards are drawing interest from other clubs and that the upcoming transfer window may bring changes, while noting defender Jeremiah St. Juste’s return to full training after injury problems. By late August, the focus shifted toward external challenges and squad availability. Ahead of a match against ADO Den Haag, van Bronckhorst addressed recent fireworks violence during a match against SC Cambuur that caused seven injuries, stating the attention to the incident is “terecht” (justified). He expressed frustration over the persistence of such violence and suggested Dutch clubs look to international models, such as Spain, where fireworks are largely banned. Regarding player fitness, van Bronckhorst reported several injury concerns involving Gonçalo Borges, Jordan Bos, Thomas Beelen, Jakub Moder, Bart Nieuwkoop, and Gijs Smal. Following a 2-2 draw against newly promoted ADO Den Haag at De Kuip, van Bronckhorst expressed disappointment with the team’s slow start and lack of tempo, noting the defense must better support goalkeeper Tjark Ernst. ~~Analysts have since questioned~~ As the ~~club’s title contention status due to a lack of creativity~~ transfer deadline approaches, technical director Dévy Rigaux is prioritizing free agents and ~~defensive balance. Additionally, the club announced it will not provide ticket refunds if UEFA imposes sanctions requiring certain stands to remain empty during Champions League matches due~~ loan deals over large fees, a conservative strategy linked to ~~past crowd disturbances.~~ financial obligations for De Kuip stadium maintenance. The club has also noted interest in a potential return for free agent Reiss Nelson.

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