Feyenoord travel to NEC on Saturday seeking to bounce back after a disappointing draw, with striker Nacho Ferri stepping in to lead the attack following Ayase Ueda's move to Lille OSC. The clash at De Goffert kicks off at 16:30 and will be broadcast live on ESPN 2, as Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side look to recover from their midweek stumble against ADO Den Haag.
The loss of Ueda represents a significant blow to Feyenoord's attacking arsenal, but Ferri offers a chance to deploy a fresh approach through the centre. The goalkeeper Tjark Ernst starts in goal, shielded by a back line of Givairo Read at right-back, Tsuyoshi Watanabe and Mika Mármol in central defence, and Javi López on the left flank.
Midfield Changes and Width
Van Bronckhorst has rotated his midfield following the ADO disappointment, bringing Charles Vanhoutte into the engine room to replace Oussama Targhalline, who failed to make an impact in the previous outing. Gjivay Zechiël and Luciano Valente complete the three-man midfield, providing defensive stability alongside creative ball distribution.
Out wide, Anis Hadj Moussa takes up position on the right despite transfer speculation linking him with Saudi club Al-Ittihad during the week. Gaoussou Diarra provides attacking support from the left, tasked with stretching NEC's defence. The returning Reiss Nelson could be deployed from the bench, offering fresh legs as the match develops.
Feyenoord's form has been uneven lately—they trailed 0-2 at home to ADO before mounting a comeback to secure a 2-2 draw. NEC, meanwhile, arrive off the back of an impressive 3-1 victory at PEC Zwolle, suggesting van Bronckhorst's men face a well-motivated opponent. Three points in Nijmegen would signal a return to winning ways as the Eredivisie season intensifies.
