A dramatic turn of events at Feyenoord: just two days before their crucial Champions League play-off against AC Milan, the Rotterdam-based club has sacked head coach Brian Priske along with his staff. A new manager, accompanied by a refreshed technical team, is expected to be announced on Tuesday to lead the squad into the high-stakes clash against the Rossoneri.
The decision comes despite Feyenoord’s convincing 3-0 derby win over Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. However, a string of poor performances in recent weeks ultimately sealed Priske’s fate. In their last four matches across league, domestic cup, and European competition, Feyenoord suffered three defeats, conceding ten goals against PSV, Ajax, and Lille.
In an official statement, the club justified the move: "Feyenoord and Brian Priske have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect. The main reasons behind this decision are the team’s inconsistent performances and a lack of alignment between the coach and the club’s vision."
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General manager Dennis te Kloese expressed disappointment over the situation: “It’s a tough decision for everyone involved, but a necessary one. While we had some great moments with Priske, especially in the Champions League, the team has struggled with consistency in recent months. We haven’t seen the structural progress we expected, and we’ve reached a point where moving forward together no longer made sense.”
With this sudden shake-up, Feyenoord now faces AC Milan amid a wave of uncertainty, hoping that a fresh start on the bench will spark a turnaround ahead of one of the most critical matches of their season.
