Kenneth Perez can't believe PSV's attack
PSV have a surplus of quality up front. Kenneth Perez spelled it out after the 5–1 win over FC Groningen on Sunday: "If you look at what they had sitting on the bench: Man, Bajraktarevic, Mijnans, Wanner... At the back they have little. That is now hopefully fixed with Geertruida. That is absolutely their weakest line. But up front it's bizarre for Dutch standards" (2).
5–1 over Groningen, attack ran riot
Sunday was a statement. PSV 5–1 FC Groningen at Philips Stadion (2) (5) (6) (11). Willumsson, Blokzijl, Perisic, Pepi, Dest and Van Bommel all featured in a performance that has everyone talking. You sit 3rd with 7 points from 3 games, +5 goal difference.
Everyone is calling Ruben van Bommel an Oranje player
Ruben van Bommel is the name on every analyst's lips. Johan Derksen called him "so impressive: a visiting card for Oranje" (1). Valentijn Driessen wants him called up now, "you have to rejuvenate" (3) (6). Amrabat and Janssen went further after his Sunday night showing: "a beast... then he plays at Real Madrid" (5).
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Geertruida transfer makes sense, says Van Hanegem
Willem van Hanegem understands the Lutsharel Geertruida move to PSV. He called the criticism around it "nonsens" (10). Feyenoord fans stepped in to defend Geertruida from online hate after the transfer (14).
Bajraktarevic wants out, final transfer week is hectic
Esmir Bajraktarevic has banged his fist on the table and wants to leave PSV (4). The club appears willing to cooperate in the final days of the window. Expect a busy last week at PSV, Ajax and Feyenoord (9).
Jong PSV edge TOP Oss
The reserves got it done too. Jong PSV 1–0 TOP Oss at De Herdgang on Monday (8) (11) (12) (13) (15). Amir Bouhamdi kept it grounded after his first-team debut: "It has all happened fast, nice that Bosz trusts me" (11).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are already planning the away day at FC Utrecht on Sunday, with the away section sold out. Supporters in the PSV subreddit are weighing whether to sit in the home end instead and asking for advice from anyone who has done it before. Thuis vak Utrecht
