Johan Derksen: “PSV is the top club in the Netherlands.”
1 min readJohan Derksen went on the attack on Monday evening against both top clubs Feyenoord and Ajax. In particular, Derksen is not impressed with the policies of both clubs.
In the episode of Vandaag Inside, Johan Derksen clearly had very positive things to say about PSV and the policy at PSV. Derksen sees PSV as the current number one in the Netherlands. 'PSV is the only top club in the Netherlands'.
Derksen acknowledges that PSV, under the leadership of Peter Bosz, is very dominant. In May 2025, Derksen had already been convinced of the dominance and predicted a run of league titles under Peter Bosz.
While he praised PSV on Monday evening, he did not hesitate to be very critical in tearing apart PSV's two competitors. On several occasions, Derksen referred to Feyenoord and Ajax as a "circus". In the video below, Derksen also took a firm swipe once again at both Feyenoord coach Van Persie and at the departing general director Dennis te Kloese.
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I love seeing PSV stick to their style, even when games get choppy. If they keep their tempo and trust the overlaps, they will punish teams.
I like the mention of the midfield roles, especially how they want control without killing the counter. If they get that balance right, the attack can move faster. But PSV must not lose shape when the game gets chaotic.
Defending still worries me. The article mentions transitions, and honestly PSV give away too many moments right after winning the ball.
The article is spot on about the buildup. When PSV get the ball to the half-spaces early, it looks dangerous. But if they slow down too much, the press suffocates them.
Good to hear they credited the young lads, but I still want more end product in the box. Possession is nice, goals are nicer.
The midfield balance is the big talking point for me. If the holding role stays disciplined, PSV can control games, but if that breaks, it turns chaotic fast.
I'm glad the article talked about the build-up because that has been the whole question lately. When the fullbacks step in at the right time, PSV look dangerous, but when they hesitate the whole rhythm drops. Hope the coaching drills those cues.
Really like how the article frames PSV's pressing as more than just running. If they can keep that trigger timing consistent, the midfield won't get bypassed so easily.
I actually like what PSV are doing in midfield this season. That rotation to pin the fullbacks has looked smart, and it gives the wingers more room to run.
The bit about the fullbacks stepping higher actually makes sense. When they hold the width, our wingers can run channels instead of constantly turning back.
That mention of the wing play actually checks out. When the wide guys stretch the pitch, the central guys have an easier job getting into the half-spaces.
I get the optimism, but I still worry about the transition defending. One quick turnover and suddenly it feels like PSV are running after the ball again.
I'm not fully convinced by the midfield balance they mentioned. If we are going to leave so much space between the lines, teams like Ajax will punish that.
If PSV are serious about pushing that press, I want to see them win the ball higher more consistently. Right now it feels like moments of intensity, then everyone relaxes for 10 minutes. Still, the energy looked promising.
Loved the way PSV looked in build-up. If the article is right about pressing triggers being spot on, that explains why we were winning the second balls.
Love the way PSV are building from the back, the article makes it sound simple but you can see the structure now. If they keep that tempo, teams will struggle to set their press.