The hosts got their European journey underway with a disappointing 4-2 defeat at Lazio last Thursday, while Sturm Graz secured a narrow 1-0 win over Midtjylland on the same day.
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Feyenoord will host Sturm Graz in a Group F fixture of the Europa League at De Kulp on Thursday. The hosts got their European journey underway with a disappointing 4-2 defeat at Lazio last Thursday, while Sturm Graz secured a narrow 1-0 win over Midtjylland on the same day. Meanwhile Feyenoord are heading into the match on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam in an Eredivisie match last Sunday, while the Austrian outfit got the better of Austria Klagenfurt 2-0 in their domestic league fixture on the same day.
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— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) September 13, 2022
Feyenoord have made an impressive start to their Dutch top flight season, winning five of their opening six games to be sitting at the second position in the standings. The Club of the people have pocketed 16 points so far, just two behind leaders Ajax. In their recent match against Sparta Rotterdam, Feyenoord netted three times without reply. Orkun Kokcu, Javairo Dilrosun and Santiago Gimenez found the back of the net for the Stadium Club. Prior to that, Arne Slot’s side lost to Lazio in the continental stage, despite the fact that Gimenez scored a brace for them.
Sturm Graz, on the other hand, got the better of Midtjylland last week, courtesy of Emanuel Emegha’s lone goal in the eighth minute. Meanwhile the Blackies finished the match with a man-less as Stefan Hierlander received a red card 17 minutes from time. Die Schwoazn also got the better of Austria Klagenfurt on Sunday courtesy of two second half goals from Ivan Ljubic and Emegha. It was Sturm Graz’ fourth league win of the campaign from eight games. The result helped them to take their points tally to 15, seven adrift of the leaders RB Salzburg.
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Feyenoord full back Lutsharel Geertruida is sidelined with Mononucleosis, while Sebastian Szymanski is nursing a hamstring injury. Gimenez is likely to lead the line with Danilo and Idrissi in support. Timber, Dilrosun and Kokcu could form the midfield-trio. As for Sturm Graz, Bavil could partner Emegha up front. Prass and Horvat are likely to pull the strings in the midfield.
Feyenoord probable starting lineup: Bijlow, Pedersen, Trauner, Hancko, Lopez, Timber, Dilrosun, Kokcu, Danilo, Gimenez, Idrissi
Sturm Graz probable starting lineup: Siebenhandl, Gazibegovic, Affengruber, Wüthrich, Dante, Gorench, Prass, Horvat, Wels, Boving, Emegha
The Europa League match between Feyenoord and Sturm Graz will take place at De Kulp on Thursday at 10:15 pm IST.
| Feyenoord vs Sturm Graz | Key details |
| Date | September 15 |
| Venue | De Kulp |
| kickoff time in Netherlands | 6:45 pm |
| Kickoff time in Austria | 6:45 pm |
For the football fans in India, the live telecast of the Europa League matches are available on the Sony Ten network. You can also live stream through SonyLIV App/ website. Besides, the supporters in the Netherlands can watch the match between Feyenoord and Sturm Graz on ESPN 2 and Veronica TV. Meanwhile, those in Austria can catch the live action via ORF TVthek, ORF eins, Sport Austria 1 and Sky Sport Austria 2..
