Rotterdam fears that the gap with PSV will keep getting bigger and bigger; Feyenoord fans are disappointed about the “much bigger Philips Stadium.”
1 min readAt RTV Rijnmond it naturally often goes about Feyenoord’s performances. The Rotterdam club has made it through, the Champions League and also the group stage. But that doesn’t stop the anxiety in Rotterdam, because football-loving Rotterdam fears with great dread that PSV is going to pull further away from Feyenoord.
That indeed has become a realistic scenario, especially with the upcoming redevelopment of the Philips Stadium on the agenda. Sports journalist and football commentator Emile Schellevis therefore fears that Feyenoord will fall further behind PSV, despite the new Champions League millions that are also upcoming for Feyenoord.
'At the moment there is only one top club in the Netherlands: PSV', Schellevis begins his analysis of the 2025-2026 season. That’s according to the Italian Serie A expert and Feyenoord fan at FC Rijnmond. Schellevis also knows that only first place in the Eredivisie next season will still be enough for direct qualification for the Champions League. As a result, a major difference could arise in the spending level of the top clubs, Schellevis believes.
"At the end of the day you can say: Okay, they made it to the Champions League. That’s a lot of money for Feyenoord," the journalist analyzes.
"Thank God, it provides a foundation after next season, where it will become even more important, because then there will only be one direct Champions League spot to earn. As a result, there will be a big difference in spending levels among various top clubs", the commentator said. "At the moment, there is only one top club in the Netherlands, and that is PSV. That is why Feyenoord will have to take the right steps in that regard."
"That does seem to be the case now, with Robert Eenhoorn and Dévy Rigaux who are going to come. I hope that Giovanni van Bronckhorst will also come in a kind of 'Phillip Cocu role'", Schelvis refers to Cocu, who became top-sport manager at PSV. "Then you also have a good link between Varkenoord and the squad, because that has sometimes been lacking there too, partly because Jong Feyenoord does not play in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie."
"The placement for the Champions League could provide a foundation, because there is now a blueprint of what at least not to do. Then the question is: should Van Persie be one of the people who keeps turning the knobs? My answer to that? I think not", said Schelvis, who gets a lot of support on social media.
Feyenoord fans fear that PSV will further strengthen its position at the top of the Eredivisie in the coming years. Many fans of the Rotterdam club think that a larger Philips Stadium will accelerate this process. 'In Rotterdam, it takes years to come up with a plan for stadium expansion, but PSV will just realize this within a few years,' a Feyenoord fan complains on X.
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Eens. That quote about playing through the lines is exactly what we need, but only if the wingers actually attack the space behind the fullbacks. Otherwise it turns into pointless possession. W. 🚀
"bigger moments, bigger impact" ... yes please. If Dumfries starts actually taking on his man again, then this is a W for PSV all day. 🚀⚽
"Inside PSV" makes it sound simple, but in practice the midfield balance is the whole game. If they start with the wrong shape, they will chase for 90 minutes. 🙄
Did anyone else notice how often the build-up slowed down when the striker dropped? Maybe its smart for link play, but it also invites pressure. 👀
"PSV Inside" looking sharp but i still think the midfield balance is mid. If they lose the second ball twice, its 2 vs 2 every time... and then we panic. 💀
I dont buy the "tactical masterclass" talk. We need Gakpo to be more of a connector, not just a runner, otherwise the chance creation stays too predictable. Also the fullback positioning has been mid lately, exploitable stuff. 👀
I liked the intensity from the front, but Sangare has to keep it simpler when the press breaks. Give the ball, move again, dont hold it for a full second. That one mistake could cost points. 🔥
I like the intensity, but tbh the defensive cover looked shaky last time. If they lose the second ball even once, the counters will be brutal.
The article is right about the tempo, but I think the key is how the wing-backs time their runs. When they overlap too early, it kills our passing angles. It feels like we need one more option centrally to make it click. 👏
No way i buy the hype on the fullback overlap. When the winger stays narrow, the overlap becomes just running for the sake of it... and then the midfield gets bypassed. 🤡
Gooooal!! lol imagine if we actually take these chances with the same confidence every match 🔥
🔥 We need that directness from the wing. When the fullback stays brave and overlaps, PSV look like they can score in waves.
I like the intent, but tbh the midfield looked a bit disconnected in the last games. If they dont get closer to the second ball, we will keep inviting pressure and then scramble. 💀
If PSV are serious about keeping the ball, this setup has to protect the space behind the fullbacks. Anyone else worried our pressing will leave us exposed on the counter? 👀
If the article is right about PSV going for that higher press, it better not leave Tillman and Veerman isolated in transition. Right now we look scary when we win the ball, but a single counter and youre suddenly chasing shadows. 🔥🐐
If PSV is truly going to press like that, Siem de Jong needs to stop the easy half-turn passes. Its nice for the highlight reel but the counter risk is real, especially with their wide defenders stepping up. 👀
If PSV truly want to keep that pressing trigger, i hope they dont overdo it against the first ball out. One wrong step and they get turned, especially with that midfield spacing.