Van der Gijp points PSV to a replacement: ‘AC Milan is the most beautiful match’
1 min readThe arrangements will certainly be put in place this summer. Joey Veerman, who has been sidelined in Deventer, is normally working on the final weeks of his time in Eindhoven.
It is by now widely known that PSV has made clear agreements with Joey Veerman. That seems to mean that 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 have been fishing for his services more than seriously, but it just hasn’t materialized yet.
For 20 million euros, Veerman is at least to be taken over from PSV. But which club is now suitable for the midfielder from Volendam? At vp, one mentions a few names. "AC Milan seems like the most beautiful match", it says at vp. The interest in Veerman still seems to have to pick up, but the question is whether clubs of the caliber of AC Milan will go for Veerman to strengthen the squad.
Earnie Stewart can at least focus on a replacement for the almost certain departing Veerman. Stewart is pointed to a suitable midfielder by René van der Gijp. Van der Gijp, in particular, is hugely impressed by FC Groningen standout Younes Taha.
“Do you know who I think is a good footballer too, Wim, Taha from FC Groningen”, says Van der Gijp on KieftJansenEgmondGijp. Kieft goes along with Van der Gijp and reacts: “Good player, good left leg. Really an amazing left leg. If you need a replacement for Joey Veerman, that guy has a shot just as good, you know.” On Sunday, Taha provided two wonderful assists to Marco Rente and PSV player Tygo Land in Groningen’s 2-1 win over NEC. This season, Taha is on loan from FC Twente to Groningen.
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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.
Love the way PSV are pressing higher this season. The article makes it sound like the intensity is real, not just a preseason buzzword.
Still feels like we get too easy transitions against us. If the article is right about the press being the key, then PSV have to step in higher and quicker, not just run after the ball.