Feyenoord parts ways with coach Priske before Champions League clash against Milan

Feyenoord has sacked head coach Brian Priske just two days before their Champions League playoff match against AC Milan, following a series of poor performances that left the team fifth in the Eredivisie, significantly behind the Champions League spots. The club appointed Pascal Bosschaart as interim coach, who has just one training session to prepare for the pivotal match. Priske's departure comes after mixed results, including a notable win against Bayern Munich but recent heavy losses to Lille and Ajax. Feyenoord has also been grappling with injuries to key players, including goalkeeper Justin Bijlow and defender Gernot Trauner, impacting their readiness for the match against Milan. Despite a recent win against Sparta Rotterdam, the club felt a change was necessary due to a lack of consistent progress under Priske. The first leg of the playoff is set for Wednesday at De Kuip in Rotterdam, with the return leg scheduled for February 18.