Feyenoord dey prepare well for new season, as dem take on Belgian champions Club Brugge for De Kuip today. After dem bin hammer FC Dordrecht 6-0 last weekend, coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst want see di same high energy and pressure from im boys.
Di match na 12:00 noon kickoff, and plenty fans don come to see wetin di team fit do against tough opponent. Van Bronckhorst don talk say e no expect perfect game, but e want see di training work wey dem do for week show for field.
New signings dey get chance to shine. Nacho Ferri, di big-money striker, go start for attack, while Mika Mármol go enter for second half. Shaqueel van Persie, di son of Robin van Persie, dey on bench for first time since im papa bin get sack as Feyenoord coach.
Di game get VAR for test, as KNVB dey try new system with video referees. For early stages, Feyenoord press high and create chances. Ferri no fit score from close range, e shoot over. Then Gonçalo Borges hit post after good counter-attack. Club Brugge also get moments, but Feyenoord defense hold strong.
Jeremiah St. Juste almost score from corner, but header hit bar. Di atmosphere for stadium dey lively, as fans dey shout and cheer. Van Bronckhorst dey happy say im players dey show di right attitude.
Di match go help Feyenoord know where dem dey before competitive games start. Di coach say e want di team to press together and stay compact. Today na good test to see if di training lessons don enter head.