The club holds the status of a historical giant in Dutch football. However, in this century, for more than two decades, there has been only one championship title, which they won in 2017. Moreover, their current manager, who arrived in 2021, didn’t make a remarkable impression during his first season in Rotterdam. The team reached the final in the Conference League, but they lost to AS Roma. Nevertheless, last season under his guidance, the “Pride of the South” performed admirably. Most notably, they finally clinched the Eredivisie title, marking their 16th in history. Additionally, they reached the quarterfinals in the Europa League, only to be defeated by AS Roma once again. The question remains: will they manage to stay on top of Dutch football? Can they replace their former captain, Kekchu, who left for Benfica, with players like the recently signed Stengs (whose acquisition for just half a million is potentially a significant success)?
The team is rightfully considered, alongside “Ajax” and precisely “Feyenoord,” a true “whale” of Dutch football. However, after claiming three Eredivisie titles between 2015 and 2018, they had to take a step back and settle for the 2nd position again. Roger Schmidt couldn’t manage to bring them back to the top. Last summer, he was replaced by Van Nistelrooy, who, as a legendary forward, essentially began his full-fledged coaching career. He started off promisingly, crushing “Ajax” in the Super Cup match in Amsterdam. But further success did not follow: they failed to advance in the Champions League group stage, and domestically they remained in the 2nd position, now behind “Feyenoord.” They did manage to win the Dutch Cup at the end, but it was under the interim coach Rutten. Currently, Peter Bos, who, de facto, had a disappointing experience abroad and is seeking to restore his reputation, will be working with them. More accurate football prediction can be obtained from the link provided.
