Van Persie Faces Mounting Injury Crisis at Feyenoord: “I Have Had Nicer days”
Rotterdam, Netherlands – October 31, 2025 – Feyenoord head coach Robin van Persie is grappling with a notable injury list ahead of crucial upcoming matches against FC Volendam and Stuttgart, revealing a wave of setbacks during a press conference today. The club is facing a goalkeeper shortage and several key absences across the pitch.
Van Persie confirmed that both Justin Bijlow and Liam Bossin sustained injuries during Thursday’s training session, leaving Timon Wellenreuther as the only fully fit senior goalkeeper available for Saturday’s clash with Volendam.
“It means that the first goalie, Timon Wellenreuther, is the only fit A-keeper that Van persie has at his disposal on Saturday,” a club statement read. “However, the absence of two-thirds of his goalkeeper guild is not the only headache for the head coach.”
Beyond the goalkeeping crisis, midfielder Oussama Targhalline is sidelined after suffering a blow to the head during the recent match against PSV, requiring protective headgear in the second half. “He made a big hit after only five minutes in the match,” Van Persie explained. “So he is not fit for tomorrow and maybe not even longer.”
Adding to the woes, left-back Jordan Bos is expected to be out for “a number of weeks” with a muscle injury. Further compounding the issue, Justin Bijlow and Liam Bossin will undergo scans on their lower legs to determine the extent of their injuries.
“He will be examined today and a scan will be made of his lower leg. The same applies to Liam, who also had a moment during training,” Van Persie stated. “They will not be available tomorrow. We hope that it will not be too bad, but the first impression is that it could take longer.”
Jakub Moder and sem Steijn also remain unavailable, with Steijn not expected to feature on Saturday.
Visibly frustrated,Van Persie concluded,”So I have had nicer days.”
