Not in a warm country, but ‘just’ in Eindhoven, PSV prepared for the second half of the competition. The Eindhoven team will resume the season on Saturday evening with a home match against AZ. Trainer Peter Bosz has an almost completely fit selection at his disposal and so he has to figure things out. “I don’t get a headache from that. I’d rather have choices than not have players at my disposal.”
Bosz has a lot to choose from, especially in midfield, now that everyone is fit. There is good news to report at the back, because full-back Sergiño Dest has trained for the first time after a cruciate ligament injury. Adamo Nagalo is still missing, Rick Karsdorp is a doubt for the match against AZ. Richard Ledezma is otherwise the right back who will start. Only Couhaib Driouech is missing at the front due to an injury.
“There’s quite a puzzle.”
Bosz: “There is a nice puzzle, fortunately. Afterwards we were able to take care of those who were absent, but I would rather have them all there. Although the least fun part of my job is to disappoint players when they are training well.”
A new attacker will soon be added for Bosz to choose from. The Bosnian Esmir Bajraktarevic will train for the first time on Friday afternoon. Furthermore, no new players are expected at the national champion. Bosz is satisfied with his selection and has not submitted a request for reinforcements.
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PSV’s preparation took place at its own Herdgang. “The winter break is very short and you have to include traveling. We played football among ourselves and that was excellent in terms of incentives,” said Bosz, who served as referee during the games.
“The net playing time was even higher.”
“The net playing time was even higher than in a practice match. A higher intensity, because I wanted the players to do everything at pace. From walking to the corner flag to straight back to the center line after a goal. ”
“Now we have to put that into action.”
After the first half of the competition, PSV has a six-point lead over Ajax. The second national title in a row is the ultimate goal. In addition, the club is still in the cup tournament and hopes to progress in the Champions League. “We ended the season fantastically against Feyenoord (3-0 win). Then the question is always how this will continue in the new year. Fortunately, I see plenty of freshness after the players have had twelve days of rest. Now we have to translate that into action on the field. I have confidence in it.”
AZ is the first competitive opponent in 2025. A anxiousgegnerbecause the Alkmaarders won four of the last five meetings in Eindhoven. “They have won the last five league matches, including against Ajax and FC Twente. It is a talented team, but they also meet a good team with us.”