Anis Hadj Moussa’s sudden spark makes Feyenoord fear‑some in Eindhoven

Under the floodlights of Philips Stadion, the roar of the crowd faded as Anis Hadj Moussa slipped into the attacking third, his movement drawing immediate comparisons with former Feyenoord star Eljero Elia. The 24‑year‑old Algerian’s sudden burst promised a decisive moment for a side still chasing the title in Eindhoven.

The title race between Feyenoord and PSV remained undecided after the match, but Peter Bosz made it clear that the Rotterdam club would stay in the fight. Bosz credited Anis Hadj Moussa for providing the decisive actions Feyenoord needs on tougher days.

Clubwatcher Mikos Gouka noted the performance on 25 October 2026 at 19:03, highlighting favourite Filip Kostic’s influence during PSV’s half‑time. The photo by Pim Ras captured Moussa and Elia side by side, underscoring the visual link between the two wingers.

Moussa’s decisive role in Eindhoven

Despite a limited first half and a yellow card, the Algerian forward chased the Serbian defender more than he was chased, showing an almost unique quality to change a game after a series of missed chances. After a spell of ineffective moves, he suddenly produced a spell‑binding action that turned heads.

“I sometimes compare him with Eljero Elia,” said manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. He recalled Elia’s pivotal part in the 2017 championship and argued that both players can rise from obscurity to deliver the highest level of performance.

In the second half Moussa helped Feyenoord secure a point, and the right‑hand striker added a few more actions that could have turned the draw into a win. Van Bronckhorst observed that Moussa’s late‑phase runs from the left lacked power but still produced a brilliant shot in the 1‑1 finish.

Coaches praise his Elia‑like impact

Peter Bosz admitted he had spent considerable time trying to neutralise Moussa, but the moment arrived when Lutsharel Geertruida mis‑passed to Luciano Valente. “We had devoted a lot of attention to that,” said the PSV coach.

Bosz explained Moussa’s finishing: “Normally a player would take another touch or pass, but he shoots immediately – a wonderful goal.” He added that PSV lack a player of that calibre, and that Moussa could be decisive if a neck‑to‑neck title race develops.

“This Feyenoord is the most stable,” Bosz concluded, noting the Rotterdammers have not lost yet and can stay afloat at Philips Stadion without a top‑flight performance against the leading title contender. Teammates are learning to live with his unpredictability.

Against Telstar he bypassed Gjivai Zechiël in the closing stages, preventing an almost certain goal, while in La Cartuja he collided with Sem Steijn and even delivered an odd own‑goal assist. “Everyone knows he can always produce the decisive action,” Van Bronckhorst affirmed, after Moussa repeatedly out‑played PSV players in the second half.