At the press conference leading up to the game with Fortuna Sittard, head coach Peter Bosz emphasized that underestimation is not an option. "It is not a snack." In addition, he spoke positively about Johan Bakayoko, who himself indicated he would like to make minutes at PSV U21.
Is there hope for the title again?
"I'm not concerned with that right now. I am focusing on what is within my control: the four remaining duels. I want to win all of those - we have that in our own hands."
What is the state of the selection?
"Ismael Saibari is still not here tomorrow, but that will be fine. Rick Karsdorp is also missing. Armando Obispo, Sergiño Dest and Olivier Boscagli have resumed training and will be available again tomorrow."
Why did Johan Bakayoko recently play with PSV U21?
"Johan is a true lover of the game and was keen to get minutes at PSV U21 himself. That typifies him as a person; he is a true professional."
There’s a lot of talk about intensity in football. How do you view that concept?
“In modern football, the rule often is: the higher the level, the higher the intensity. But intensity isn’t just about running hard; it’s also about the speed of thought. If you look at the number of kilometers run, it’s roughly the same for many teams. The difference lies in the intensity at high speed.”
How do you look ahead to the duel with Fortuna Sittard tomorrow?
"I certainly don't consider the duel with Fortuna Sittard as an interlude. We are well aware that we have to win if we want to achieve anything. A game against Fortuna is just as important as the one against FC Twente. We have had enough time to prepare, so it is up to us to show tomorrow that we are there."