21.07.2025 23:24
Feyenoord's head coach Robin van Persie made statements regarding the matchup against Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round. The Dutch coach admitted that he feels a connection to Fenerbahçe, saying, "It's a great matchup. In fact, when I saw the potential opponents, I felt that we would be drawn against Fenerbahçe. Because they are a special team for me."
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Robin van Persie, the former striker of the yellow-navy team, is the head coach of the Dutch team Feyenoord, which Fenerbahçe faced in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
VAN PERSIE'S CONFESSION ABOUT FENERBAHÇE
The Dutch coach made statements to Dutch television regarding the Fenerbahçe matchup. Van Persie, who stated that he felt they would draw Fenerbahçe before the draw, said, "It's a great matchup. In fact, when I saw the possible opponents, I felt we would be matched with Fenerbahçe. Because it is a special team for me."
"WE HAVE WORK TO DO"
The young coach expressed their desire to advance, saying, "Of course, now I will be competing as the coach of Feyenoord, not as a Fenerbahçe fan. We have work to do. That is to get through this round."
FEYENOORD PERFORMANCE
Head coach Robin van Persie, who took over the team in the second half of last season, experienced 8 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 11 league matches with the red-white team.
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