Feyenoord sack coach ahead of Milan Champions League clash | OneFootball

Feyenoord could be a different opponent from the one Milan expected to face in the Champions League knockout phase play-off, as they decided to sack coach Brian Priske only two days before their meeting in Rotterdam.

The Eredivisie club appointed Priske to replace Arne Slot last summer, and although he secured the Dutch Super Cup with a victory over PSV Eindhoven in the early weeks of his tenure, their campaign has recently taken a downturn due to three consecutive league defeats.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – JANUARY 22: Brian Priske, Head Coach of Feyenoord gives the team instructions during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Feyenoord and FC Bayern München at De Kuip on January 22, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

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Prsike managed to halt such a losing streak last weekend, steering his side to a 3-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam, which didn’t prove enough to regain the confidence of his club, who decided to part ways with the Danish manager on Monday.

“Feyenoord and Brian Priske part ways with immediate effect,” reads an official statement published by Feyenoord.

“We thank Brian for his time at the club and wish him all the best.”

Feyenoord have managed 11 wins, six draws and four defeats in Eredivisie under Priske, and currently sit fifth in the standings, 11 points adrift joint-leaders Ajax and PSV.

Feyenoord’s Mexican forward #29 Santiago Gimenez celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E football match against Lazio at The De Kuip Stadium, in Rotterdam on October 25, 2023. cel (Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP) (Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Rotterdam outfit has also lost their leading goalscorer during the January transfer window, as Santiago Gimenez was sold to Milan and is expected to start against his former club on Wednesday after scoring on his Serie A debut at Empoli.