Title holder misses the rest of the season
1 min readMauro Junior will no longer be in action for PSV this season. The Brazilian is dealing with a minor injury and will therefore miss PSV's last two league matches.
Peter Bosz's team has been league champions for a long time and will play away next weekend against Go Ahead Eagles. Next week, the final match is scheduled at home against FC Twente.
''With him we will no longer take that risk. Mauro will not play both this week and next week,'' Peter Bosz said at the press conference, as quoted by Voetbal International.
In addition to Mauro, Ismael Saibari is also not available on Sunday in Deventer. The Moroccan midfielder has been dealing with an injury since the away match against Sparta Rotterdam (0-2) and therefore also missed the games against PEC Zwolle and Ajax.
Whether Saibari from the last match will be available is still unclear. ''It could be that Ismael goes to Twente. I’m not sure about that, you know. Or whether it’s still worth it'', Bosz said in view of the World Cup.
In addition, the question remains whether striker Alassane Pléa will still see action this season. ''You have to look at it: is it worth playing one more match. Especially when you look at Pléa, who has already been out for so long. Then to go all out to make it those minutes in that one game. It would of course be great for the player, but it also has to be responsible,'' Bosz said.
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Overall, good tactical read. I just hope they back it with the same intensity at home, because PSV at their best are ruthless.
I like how they're talking about the pressing structure. When PSV squeeze the middle, you can feel the tempo jump immediately.
The part about transitions worries me a bit. PSV still get caught too often when the counter is on.
That midfield balance sounds right in theory, but I want to see it hold up for 90 minutes. Too many games we fade after an early burst.
Nailed it with the focus on the full-backs. If they get higher without leaving space behind, PSV can really turn these matches.
I'm curious about the player emphasis in this article. It feels like they're underplaying the impact of the bench guys when the game gets stretched.
PSV look so much more dangerous when they keep the ball moving through the half-spaces. If that midfield stays brave and can link up quicker, teams won't get comfortable against them.
I liked the bit about the pressing triggers. When PSV jump at the right moment, the opponent's build up falls apart fast. Just hope they don't tire out early in big games.
Not convinced by the defensive balance yet. When the fullback pushes high, there are sometimes easy passing lanes behind him. Would love to see PSV manage that better in transitions.
X-factor is still there with the wingers cutting inside. The article is right, it forces the back line to make hard decisions. That kind of pressure is what wins close matches.
I'm mixed on the rotation talk. PSV need rhythm, and too many changes can mess with the chemistry. If the plan is gradual, fine, but don't tinker too much when form is good.
The coaching angle here sounds spot on. PSV play with a clear identity, and it shows in how quickly they attack after winning it back. If they keep that intensity, I think they go far.