Verhulst wins it late, Mijnans debuts as PSV edge Raków 3–2
Your team made it two wins from two in pre-season. PSV 3–2 against Raków Częstochowa on Saturday, and a familiar name decided it (2) (14). Gino Verhulst, nephew of Cody Gakpo, scored the winning goal from a new position (14). Bosz had tested him alongside Noah Fernandez in an unfamiliar role, and the kid delivered.
Sven Mijnans made his unofficial debut in a PSV shirt. The midfielder, signed from AZ for €13m, played his first minutes and left a strong impression. "A good first impression. You see immediately that he can play football. I'm going to enjoy working with him," Bosz said (4). Mijnans himself was struck by his new teammates. Mauro Júnior and Joey Veerman caught his eye in training (4).
Bosz: World Cup players still unavailable
The squad is not yet whole. Bosz made clear after the match that PSV's World Cup participants are not ready to feature yet (6) (9). No timeline was given, but the message was straightforward, those players need more time before they can join the group.
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Van Bommel handled with care
Ruben van Bommel is being eased back. PSV are taking a cautious approach with his recovery, and as a result he has not yet shared the pitch with Mijnans (5). "Everything has to be right," is the line from the club (8).
Raków captain sent off, then apologises
A strange moment in Saturday's friendly. Raków captain Frank Tudor received a red card for insulting the referee, but was allowed to remain on the pitch after apologising (8) (11). The match continued without further incident.
Bosz unaware of Obispo exit talk
Reports in France link Armando Obispo with a move to RC Lens, but Bosz said after the match he knows nothing about it (7) (10). No bid has reached his desk.
Arnau Martinez picks Betis over PSV
Defender Arnau Martinez, previously linked with PSV, has prioritised a move to Real Betis (9) (13). The Girona right-back is in talks with the Spanish side and a switch to Eindhoven now looks unlikely.
Sano interest remains, but the player hesitates
PSV are still keen on NEC midfielder Kodai Sano, but the Japanese international initially preferred not to join (3). The club is pushing hard, and the door has not closed.
Nijstad chose Twente over PSV and Barcelona
FC Twente talent Ruud Nijstad, 18, revealed both PSV and Barcelona pursued him before he decided to stay in Enschede. "I really did hesitate," he said (7) (11). His ultimate goal remains a move to a top club.
Bosz: Ajax and Feyenoord are closing the gap
The manager is watching the competition. "Ajax and Feyenoord are also working hard," Bosz said, acknowledging the title race will be tougher next season (1). PSV are reshaping the squad and the rivals are not standing still.
Fan-reaktioner
The Sano question has fans split. One supporter laid out a detailed case for why Earnest Stewart should push hard for the NEC midfielder, pointing to his profile and what he would add to Bosz's midfield. The thread is drawing thoughtful debate on whether PSV should go all-in on the Japanese international. Read the full discussion here
