Head coach Phillip Cocu is looking at Memphis' transfer to Manchester United with mixed feelings. Of course he is very happy for the player, but as a trainer he will not have the striker at his disposal next season. Sunday against Heracles Almelo (2:30 p.m.) he can.
Memphis to Manchester
The biggest news this week was, of course, Memphis' transfer to England. Cocu told the weekly press conference he was happy for the current Eredivisie top scorer. "Of course I congratulated him and then told the group. We are happy that he can make such a step to a top European club. On the one hand, it is a shame that we are losing a great player like Memphis, but it also gives a satisfied feeling as PSV being PSV. It's nice to see that a home-grown player has developed so much and can make the move to United."
Searching for a successor
"You will never find a second Memphis," Cocu said. "Of course this news didn't come out of the blue, we were already taking this into account. We are going to put together another new team for next season. The most important thing for us is that we should not go looking for a second Memphis, but a player who can make us better. He has to fit into our system and agree with our style of play."
Last home match
So for Memphis, Sunday's match against Heracles Almelo at 2:30 p.m. will be the striker's last at Philips Stadium. Cocu hopes that PSV can once again bring it up to go full out for the win. "We still have a number of goals to play for. We can still improve PSV's points record, achieve the most number of wins in one season and two players are still competing for the top scorer's title. If we can achieve these goals, we will end the season in style. We will do everything we can to beat Heracles," Cocu concluded.
Match offer PSV - Heracles Almelo
At the last home match of this season, the match offer is the PSV Champions Scarf. The scarf is discounted from €14.99 for €9.99 and it is already available at a discount in the PSV FANstore at Philips Stadium and online. On match day, the offer will also be available at outlets around the stadium.