When Feyenoord saw during the draw for the competition phase that they would face Manchester City away, Brian Priske would not have expected to get a result there. Yet the Rotterdam team meets the champions of England at exactly the right time. You will probably have noticed that Guardiola’s team has already lost five games in a row. Priske has four players at his disposal in Manchester who were not yet available in the last match against Heerenveen. Justin Bijlow, Quinten Timber, Jordan Lotomba and Santiago Giménez are all part of the Feyenoord selection. Calvin Stengs made his return after his injury last weekend, but will not be there tonight.
Feyenoord’s opponent has more injury problems. Golden Ball winner Rodri is still missing due to his cruciate ligament injury. Furthermore, Guardiola also does not have Mateo Kovacic, John Stones and Oscar Bobb at his disposal. City is currently only tenth in the Champions League standings. The last time Feyenoord faced Manchester City was in 2017. The team from Rotterdam lost 1-0. So time for revenge.
After PSV’s convincing victory over Girona, the Eindhoven team seems to have good cards to qualify for the play-offs of the Champions League. To take a step closer to that goal, Peter Bosz’s team must achieve a result at home against Shakhtar Donetsk, the current number three in Ukraine, on Wednesday evening. PSV is performing like a charm again this season and may have Luuk de Jong and Noa Lang again on Wednesday. Other trendsetters such as Jerdy Schouten and Joey Veerman are still missing from the selection.
At Shakhtar, Dutchman and former Feyenoord assistant Marino Pusic is the head coach. He is currently only in 28th place in the million ball with four points. It will be the first time that PSV will face Shakhtar.
**Considering the first-ever encounter between PSV and Shakhtar Donetsk, how might Peter Bosz approach the tactical challenges posed by an unfamiliar opponent, and what role will player returns like Luuk de Jong and Noa Lang play in PSV’s attacking strategy?**
## World Today News: Dutch Champions Take on European Giants
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we’re diving deep into two crucial Champions League clashes featuring Dutch powerhouses Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven. Joining us are football analysts [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name] to dissect the upcoming fixtures and offer their expert insights.
**Section 1: Feyenoord’s David vs. Goliath Challenge**
**(Host):** Brian Priske and Feyenoord face a daunting task traveling to Manchester City, yet strangely enough, the timing might be opportune. City seems vulnerable, having lost five consecutive games. [Guest 1], do you think Feyenoord can capitalize on Manchester City’s current slump, and what are the key factors that might lead to an upset?
**(Host):** [Guest 2], Feyenoord have several key players returning from injury. How significant are these returns in bolstering their chances against a formidable opponent like City?
**(Host):** Manchester City is also battling a slew of injuries, notably the absence of Rodri. How significant is this absence, and how will it impact Guardiola’s tactical approach?
**Section 2: PSV Eyes Champions League Glory**
**(Host):** PSV Eindhoven, after a convincing win against Girona, is well-positioned for playoff qualification. But their upcoming test against Shakhtar Donetsk is no walk in the park. [Guest 1], what are your thoughts on PSV’s chances against Shakhtar, and how crucial is this match in their pursuit of playoff qualification?
**(Host):** Viktor, PSV’s potential return of key players like Luuk de Jong and Noa Lang could be a game-changer. How will their presence impact PSV’s attacking prowess against Shakhtar’s defense?
**(Host):** This marks the first ever encounter between PSV and Shakhtar. [Guest 2], what tactical challenges might PSV face against a relatively unknown opponent like Shakhtar, and what adjustments might Peter Bosz employ?
**Section 3: Wider Implications**
**(Host):** Looking at both fixtures, what broader implications do these matches hold for Dutch football on the European stage?
**(Host):** Do you see either Feyenoord or PSV having the potential to make a deep run in the Champions League this season?
**(Host):** Thank you to our guests [Guest 1 Name] and [Guest 2 Name] for their insightful analysis. The coming weeks hold exciting possibilities for Dutch football on the European stage.
**Outro:**
Remember to stay tuned to world-today-news.com for full match coverage and analysis of these pivotal Champions League encounters.
