Van Bronckhorst defends goalkeeper Ernst after cynical applause from Feyenoord fans

Feyenoord lost 0-3 to Internazionale in the Champions League, with goalkeeper Tjark Ernst criticized for his performance. Coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst emphasized that the team's defensive errors contributed to the goals, not just the goalkeeper's mistakes. He pointed out specific moments where players failed to prevent shots, highlighting the need for improvement in team defense. Van Bronckhorst acknowledged the criticism towards Ernst but stressed the importance of learning from mistakes to support both the goalkeeper and the team. Despite the loss, Feyenoord remains unbeaten at the top of the Eredivisie ahead of their match against sc Heerenveen.

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