Driessen Sounds the Alarm for Feyenoord: Avoid the ‘Doomsday’ Path Seen with Ajax!

According to Valentijn Driessen, Feyenoord must secure third place in the Eredivisie to stave off a potential crisis. This warning comes in light of Ajax’s recent struggles, having faced several disappointing seasons after falling short of qualifying for the Champions League. On Tuesday evening, Feyenoord's hopes were dashed as they were ousted from the Champions League by Internazionale with a score of 2-1. In a segment for De Telegraaf, Driessen pointedly remarked, “Feyenoord currently lacks the necessary quality.” With their exit from the international stage, Feyenoord can now shift their full attention to domestic matters. Driessen highlighted that Robin van Persie stipulated upon his appointment that finishing third is crucial, underscoring the significance of this objective for the club. “The Champions League has certainly ramped up their spending,” Driessen observed, explaining that the financial demands necessitate corresponding revenues, which can only be sourced from the lucrative Champions League. He drew parallels with Ajax, stating, “We’ve seen the repercussions for Ajax when they miss out on the Champions League for a couple of years. It can lead to a rapid downward spiral, plunging the club into such financial distress that they might need to borrow just to cover wages. This, of course, paints a grim picture for Feyenoord, making the Eredivisie their paramount focus moving forward.” Check out the latest episode of De Voetbalweek for insights on the title race, Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands, and which teams are pressing on in Europe.