Van der Gijp points out a replacement for PSV: 'AC Milan the most beautiful match'
1 min readThe agreements will probably be finalized this summer. Joey Veerman, who has been put on the bench in Deventer, is normally busy with his final weeks in Eindhoven.
It is by now generally known that PSV has made clear agreements with Joey Veerman. With that, it seems the 27-year-old playmaker is finally getting the adventure he wanted. It has been coming for a few transfer windows already, but it still hasn’t happened. Fenerbahce, Brentford and many other clubs were fishing more than seriously for his services, but it still didn’t materialize.
For 20 million euros, Veerman is at least set to be taken from PSV. But which club is now suitable for the midfielder from Volendam? At vp, they suggest a few names. "AC Milan is the nicest match", it sounds at vp. Interest in Veerman still seems to need to emerge, but the question is whether clubs of AC Milan’s caliber will go for Veerman to strengthen the squad.
Earnie Stewart can in any case focus on a replacement for the almost certainly departing Veerman. Stewart is pointed to a suitable midfielder by René van der Gijp. Van der Gijp is, after all, hugely impressed by FC Groningen standout Younes Taha.
“Do you know who I also think is a great footballer, Wim, that Taha from FC Groningen,” says Van der Gijp on KieftJansenEgmondGijp. Kieft joins Van der Gijp and reacts: “Good player, good left foot. Really an amazing left foot. If you need to bring in a replacement for Joey Veerman, that boy has a shot just as good, you know.” On Sunday, Taha provided two wonderful assists to Marco Rente and PSV'er Tygo Land in Groningen’s 2-1 win over NEC. This season, Taha is on loan to Groningen from FC Twente.
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Neutral take: the tactical tweaks seem smart. If PSV keep executing those rotations in midfield, they can go deep in the big games.
Honestly, the biggest thing for me is the calm in transition. PSV playing with intent instead of just clearing it long is exactly what I want to see.
Not gonna lie, this sounds like one of those articles that makes everything look perfect. Still, if the game plan is consistent, the points will follow.
PSV have the players for the style they want, that is for sure. Now it's about consistency, because one sloppy half and we look like a completely different team.
The mention of X player taking more responsibility in buildup is nice to hear. I just hope it does not come at the cost of defensive cover when we lose the ball.
Big agree on the midfield balance. When the double pivot stays compact, the fullbacks can push with less risk, and PSV look so much more in control.
The bit about squad energy stood out to me. You can really see the difference when the subs change the tempo, especially late in games.
That note about our wide players getting into the box early is key. When the overlaps happen, everything suddenly looks dangerous.
Watching PSV is fun when the game opens up. But the article also hints at the same problem we sometimes have, we can get exposed after losing the ball.
If the coach really sticks to the idea of creating chances early, I think it helps the wings a lot. The article makes it sound like PSV want runners, not just possession.
Not sure I agree with the praise for their buildup. Too often it turns into safe passes until the press forces a predictable turnover.
I get the hype, but I'm not fully convinced by the balance in midfield. If we leave gaps between the lines again, teams will punish that fast.
The praise for the young lads is deserved, but I want to see more consistency. Great 20-minute spells are nice, full 90s are better.
That line about the fullbacks being crucial actually feels spot on. When they overlap with purpose, it makes everything quicker and harder to defend.
The bit about the defensive transitions is spot on. On the counter, PSV still looks one step late sometimes, and that is where teams like Ajax or Feyenoord can punish you.
I actually liked how the article points out PSV's tempo through the middle. When they get those quick combinations going, it feels like every opponent panics a bit.
PSV really look like they mean business right now. The way the article talks about pressing and quick vertical passes feels spot on for what we keep seeing on matchday.
Not convinced by the midfield balance yet. If we go in with the same shape every match, opponents will just pin the build-up and make our passes look slow.
I like how they highlighted the role of the fullbacks in creating overloads. When PSV push wide early, it instantly makes the whole team look more dangerous.
I'm not totally convinced about the midfield balance. If the article is right that we are relying on quick transitions, we need more control when the opponent keeps the ball.