The diptych with Rangers FC will determine whether PSV will finally enter the Champions League again this season and can add many millions. These are perhaps the most important matches of the season for the Eindhoven club. So a lot of pressure on the game, although trainer Peter Bosz doesn’t want to know anything about it. There is also no mention of revenge.
Last season, PSV succumbed to pressure in the play-offs against Rangers FC. That should not happen this season. “We don’t talk about that anymore either,” said Peter Bosz resolutely. “These are the best matches you can play. This is what football is all about and this is what you dreamed of as a little boy. Then there’s no pressure, is there?”
Of course it is not that simple, but if the players are only half as relaxed as the trainer, that would make a lot of difference. Because PSV has few defenders available. Bosz also only takes five defenders to Scotland. Isn’t that little? “I only put four on,” said the trainer wittily. When asked later why no players from Jong PSV were brought along, the coach left a relaxed impression.
“I have not considered bringing players from Young PSV”
“I have not considered bringing players from Jong PSV. We also have other players who can play on defense. We are prepared for anything, don’t worry.”
Sergino Dest joined PSV on Monday. The wing defender traveled to Glasgow and could just make his first minutes on Tuesday. “Physically he is fine. What is my plan with him? We’ll see about that tomorrow”, Bosz still held his cards against his chest.
“It’s special to play here and it’s not going to be easy, but I believe in my team”
The name Noa Lang also remains a big question mark. The left winger trained partly separately until Monday, but also participated in parts with the group. On Monday he will fully train with the group and it will be decided whether he can start in the base.
Looking back is pointless. It must happen on Tuesday for PSV. While some players may still be unsure, the game plan remains clear. “If we want to win, we have to attack. We will do that again tomorrow. It’s special to play here in Glasgow and it’s not going to be easy, but I believe in my team”, Bosz concluded the day before the match.