Ahead of the game with RKC Waalwijk, head coach Peter Bosz emphasized during the press conference that PSV will face a good footballing opponent. "We have to be humble and try very hard." In addition, Peter Bosz had good news about Malik Tillman.
How are you looking at European week?
"We were eliminated, but that can happen against Arsenal. We played a draw and also played good football. A number of guys showed up and knocked on the door. As a team we played strongly, which gives confidence and a good feeling. But we have to live up to that every week."
How do you look at the performances of those players who showed up?
"There were several. The central duo that started together in the base for the first time, Ivan who started in the striker - in every position there were players who showed up and did well."
How is Malik Tillman's recovery period going?
"He has been rehabilitating in Munich and is now back with us. Things are going well, and I hope he can take his first steps on the training field with us today."
Sergiño Dest made his comeback against sc Heerenveen last week. How are you tackling him now?
"We are very happy that he is back. He is a great player with a lot of energy, and he transfers that energy to the team. At this stage we can use that very well. Against sc Heerenveen he played thirty minutes, and in London I would have liked him to fill in briefly, but due to other substitutions that was not possible. The next step, logically, is for him to play a little longer."
What is the status of the selection?
"Mauro JR will not be deployable against RKC Waalwijk tomorrow. For the rest of the players, we'll see how they are after training."
A duel with RKC Waalwijk awaits. How do you watch them?
"I have watched their games and I always follow them with just a little more than normal interest. I played there myself for three years and my son works there now; I think what they are doing is clever. They have kept faith in their coach, and that has paid off, because Henk [Fraser] has managed to turn it around. After the winter break, they picked up ten points. They have a lot of technical footballing players. We have to be humble and try very hard to win the game tomorrow."