Pléa out six weeks
Bad news from training. Alassane Pléa picked up an injury on Friday and is out for about six weeks (4)(5)(6). The 33-year-old had just returned and impressed as a substitute. His message: "Ik blijf strijdvaardig," I stay combative (10).
Sano's hard goodbye to NEC
Kodai Sano opens up about leaving NEC for PSV. "Ik was er met mijn hoofd niet helemaal bij," I wasn't fully there with my head, he says about the difficult decision (1). But the ambition is clear: "Uiteindelijk is dat mijn droom," ultimately that is my dream (2). He could debut Saturday at Excelsior (1).
Bosz hits 150
Saturday marks Peter Bosz's 150th match on the PSV bench (3). Only four trainers have more wins at the club. It comes with the pressure on after the 2–2 draw against Fortuna Sittard.
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Pepi wants the rebound
Ricardo Pepi is focused on helping PSV bounce back after the opening weekend (12). Meanwhile AC Milan's Yunus Musah wants to keep impressing Ruben Amorim as Milan face Manchester United (12).
Geertruida prefers a loan
Transfer talk around PSV: Geertruida has a preference for a loan move (11). No deal confirmed.
Excelsior away Saturday
PSV play Excelsior away on Saturday evening in the second Eredivisie round (7). Feyenoord, Ajax and SC Heerenveen go Sunday. The game is at 20:00 CEST.
