Looking for a weekly overview of the funniest, most striking and moving stories about PSV, written by outside media? Look no further. This media overview provides an in-depth analysis of last Thursday's matches.
'We needed this '
Marco van Ginkel is very happy with the 1-4 victory over Sturm Graz last Thursday. "We found the spaces well," the captain said. "In the first half we had complete control of the game, although after the 0-2 we dominated a little less and there was more pressure from Sturm Graz." He says they recovered well and as a result there were some nice goals. "We really needed this a lot too. It was frustrating in recent weeks that we had a lot of chances but couldn't take them. We needed to win this game and we did."
'We hardly gave anything away '
Joël Drommel is also relieved. "I had a very difficult week myself. The mistake at Willem II made me feel very guilty," the goalkeeper said. He says that last week's mistake did not affect his confidence. "I started off confident. Then it's nice when you also get the ball in your hands for a while. The first half we stood well and gave almost nothing away." He says it is important to stay focused in a match. "This is also still a learning process for me, but that will definitely come good. I'm happy how it went now. Of course it can always be better, but that's why I keep developing."
Highest player rating Gakpo
Despite Cody Gakpo not scoring in Thursday night's Europa League game, Voetbal International did give the striker the highest player rating of all PSV players. The striker scored a 7.5. Mario Götze and Philipp Max shared the two spot. Both players received a 7.
'Vertessen proves value '
Club watcher Rik Elfrink is very pleased with Yorbe Vertessen. "I thought Vertessen filled in very well again. He can always bring something in with his drive." Elfrink tells Eindhovens Dagblad that the striker also has the qualities for that. "He is good at taking advantage of spaces and also has the speed to do something with them. Vertessen doesn't have a starting spot yet, but he is close to it. As a substitute, he has been very useful. In the end, he has also helped get things quiet here."
Malen scores first goal
Donyell Malen scored his first goal for Borussia Dortmund last Tuesday. The former PSV player was overjoyed. "That's what you live for as a striker," Malen told Amazon Prime after the game. "Scoring your first goal is important, I couldn't be happier. It's a great feeling, I'm very happy that I scored and helped the team. This is an important win." Malen was named Man of the Match by UEFA.
Netherlands reaches for number 6 coefficient ranking
Because Dutch teams, including PSV, have performed well in European competitions this season, sixth place in the coefficient rankings beckons. At that position, the No. 1 and 2 teams in the Eredivisie could compete directly in the Champions League. "With a coefficient of 6.400, the Netherlands is even the best performing country this season," Voetbal International writes. However, they do explain that there is a slight nuance to it. "The big countries only started their European campaigns at full strength in mid-September." According to Voetbal International, the Netherlands is in first place thanks to a successful summer in which no team was eliminated in European competition. This allows them to take points in the group matches.
'Van Nistelrooy trains the way he plays '
Former top striker Ruud van Nistelrooij is taking his first steps as a coach in professional football this season at Young PSV. In Voetbal International he talks about his new role. "I am a trainer, that's clear, but I also want to win. And I also think that learning to win is part of training. My players are allowed to make mistakes, they learn from that, but also at Young PSV we want to get results," Van Nistelrooy said. He looks back on the defeat against ADO Den Haag. "In my emotion I go for the result, but in the daily work with these guys you also look at development. With training sessions, matches and moments I can discuss with them, you come to a trajectory with each other. So they have to experience these kinds of duels with ADO to be able to take the next step." Head of Academy Ernest Faber experiences the coach's developments on a daily basis. "As he was as a player, so is he now as a trainer. What I like about this is that he has taken his training as a trainer into his own hands. Of course, he did the same as a football player by starting at the bottom. He is in no hurry and gives himself time to become a good trainer," Faber told Voetbal International.
