Sat Mar 01 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Van Persie’s Feyenoord Debut Faces Tough Test Against NEC
**Rotterdam, Netherlands** – Feyenoord kicks off a new era tonight as Robin van Persie takes charge for his first match as head coach. The Rotterdammers face a challenging encounter against NEC at De Kuip, significantly hampered by a wave of injuries to key players.
The match, which kicks off at 9 PM local time and will be broadcast live on ESPN 2, promises to be a difficult test for Van Persie’s inexperienced squad. The starting lineups reveal a heavily depleted Feyenoord side.
**Feyenoord’s starting XI:** Wellenreuther; Read, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman; Targhalline, Smal, Ivanusec; Hadj Moussa, Carranza, Paixao.
**NEC’s starting XI:** Roefs; Pereira, Nuytinck, Verdonk, Ouwejan; Hoedemakers, Proper; Ouaissa, Van Crooij, Hansen; Linssen.
Both teams have announced their benches, showcasing a number of players available for substitutions. The match is highly anticipated, marking not only Van Persie’s managerial debut but also a significant test of Feyenoord’s resilience in the face of adversity.
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