(Reuters) - Feyenoord's first-choice goalkeeper Justin Bijlow is likely to make his comeback from injury when they take on Italian side AS Roma in Wednesday's Europa Conference League final in the Albanian city of Tirana, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.
Bijlow has been out of action since March after undergoing foot surgery. He previously kept one clean sheet and conceded six goals in five group games and the first leg of the round of 16.
"If nothing untoward happens today, then we have a fully fit selection for tomorrow. So there is a considerable chance that Justin will play." The Eredivisie side are looking to become the first Dutch club to win a European title in 20 years, since they beat Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Cup final in 2002.
"We know what to expect, but you never know. Sometimes their coach has a little twitch in his game plan," Slot said.
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