PSV won convincingly over VVV-Venlo and cemented its position at the top of the Eredivisie. PSV also received a lot of coverage in the media. We list the most important news for you.
Bergwijn important
One of the standouts at PSV - VVV-Venlo was Steven Bergwijn. With two assists and a goal, he led PSV to victory. Reon Boeringa of Voetbal International thinks Bergwijn is an important pawn for PSV's game: "Before he scored his goal, he had a 100% success rate with his passes, which is really unprecedented. If you combine that with a goal and assists that's pretty special." According to Boeringa, Bergwijn is often "invisibly important" but now got his moment in the spotlight.
Ryan Thomas: 'I am fitter and stronger'
For Ryan Thomas, it was a memorable match against VVV-Venlo. His PSV debut was delayed for more than a year due to long injury, but yesterday his moment finally arrived. "The guys tried very hard to make me part of the team, also the coach assured me that they always thought of me during my recovery," the midfielder told FOX Sports cameras. "It was a long, lonely time. But I'm glad it's behind me. I'm fitter and stronger than I was before, and that's what counts.
Rik Elfrink: 'Donyell Malen is freakishly effective '
Donyell Malen is currently head and shoulders above the top scorers list of the Eredivisie. The brand new player of the month in September also managed to find the net twice against VVV-Venlo. Club watcher Rik Elfrink is impressed with the striker's scoring drive: "Donyell Malen's unparalleled and last month almost uncanny effectiveness has obviously put him in the lead at PSV. Yesterday he put two balls in again, as if in scoring position all he has to do is press a button to open an elevator door."
Good ratings for Malen & Bergwijn
On PSV's score sheet against VVV-Venlo, Donyell Malen appeared twice and Steven Bergwijn could find himself with a goal and two assists. Both players were rewarded for their performance with good report cards. Both the Algemeen Dagblad and Voetbal International rewarded the PSV duo with the rating of 8. At De Telegraaf they both receive a 7. In all three media, the PSV players are in the Elftal van de Week.
Robin Jongmans: 'Doan has adapted at record pace '
Robin Jongmans of De Telegraaf sees an upward trend at PSV. Since the last international period, PSV only lost points in the match against Ajax. In all other duels PSV managed to win and score at least three times. One of PSV's important links this period is Ritsu Doan: "Ritsu Doan is the example that Van Bommel has something to choose from in terms of quality. The Japanese has adapted to PSV's level in record time since his arrival at the end of August," Jongmans said on the De Telegraaf website. "Doan sees the (creative) solutions, can act on them, has the tactical discipline ánd consults direct return."
