Arnold Mühren: Feyenoord’s Givairo Read Ready for the Netherlands National Team

Givairo Read earns national team praise from Arnold Mühren after strong Feyenoord displays

Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read deserves a call-up to the senior Netherlands national team following his recent performances, according to former international Arnold Mühren. Writing in his Team of the Week selection for De Telegraaf, Mühren highlighted the twenty-year-old defender’s composure, speed, and passing ability, pointing to a trajectory that has also seen him wear the captain’s armband for Jong Oranje.

Read’s growing stature in Rotterdam follows a summer in which Feyenoord’s technical leadership prioritized keeping the player to close the competitive gap on PSV. In Feyenoord’s tactical setup under coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Read has established himself as a basis starter for three years, anchoring the right side while allowing winger Anis Hadj Moussa space to cut inside and create chances.

Tactical impact and defensive dominance under Giovanni van Bronckhorst

Against AZ, Read recorded six ball recoveries, led numerous deep sprints, and completed four dribbles, according to Opta data cited by NRC. Van Bronckhorst praised the defender’s physical work rate and grounded mentality, noting that his status as one of the team’s captains reflects his influence within the squad. Mühren observed that Read’s positioning frequently disrupts opponents by breaking into the central axis of the pitch to support the attack.

Alongside Read, Mühren’s Team of the Week also featured fellow Feyenoord players Jeremiah St. Juste, Javi Japez, and Luciano Valente. Meanwhile, in related Eredivisie news discussed in the Dick Voormekaar podcast by Voetbal International, analyst Mario Been revised his initial skepticism regarding Feyenoord striker Nacho Ferri, acknowledging the Spanish forward’s physical presence and speed after netting five league goals.

Upcoming fixtures in Europe and domestic competition

Feyenoord turns its attention to continental play with an upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Italian side Como, scheduled for a 18:45 kickoff at De Kuip, where players like Ferri and Read are expected to feature as the club balances its domestic ambitions with European commitments.