PSV’s victory at the iconic Anfield caused a lot of controversy. The people of Eindhoven have been showered with compliments for giving the reigning national champion of England such a blow. “Very nice for Dutch football, but I also knew: we will meet them in a few days.”

The train of Peter Bosz’s team continues to rumble. It has now recorded six victories in a row, including a clear 5-1 victory over AZ three weeks ago. “They have been very good in transition in recent weeks. They have many individual qualities. With Joey Veerman, with Saibari, with Schouten who dribbles in, with the outside edges who are very strong and they have a very wide selection.”

Impressed

The coach was of course sitting in front of the TV to watch the match. Defender Nick Verschuren also watched the PSV match with interest and was impressed. “That of course says nothing about Sunday,” says the defender, who has formed the central defense duo with Mawouna Amevor in recent weeks.

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