In this stadium, PSV will play Rosenborg tonight. Ahead of the match, we list the most important news for you.
Viergever on his way to milestone
Against Rosenborg, Nick Viergever can play his 75th European game. Currently, the defender has 54 Europa League games and 20 Champions League matches to his name. So against Rosenborg he can reach a milestone. The PSV squad includes more men with a lot of European experience. Kosta Mitroglou currently has 71 European duels under his belt and Ibrahim Afellay rounds out the top three with 61 continental matches.
'PSV can score under any circumstances '
Ahead of PSV - Rosenborg, club watcher Rik Elfrink is impressed with PSV's selection. In recent weeks things have been going much better he thinks. "The team gets fewer goals against and has also shown it can score under all circumstances," says the journalist. "If the field is open, the speed of the attackers is an enormous weapon. If PSV takes the lead, then the scourge hunts for more goals, and even when trailing, the team has proved capable of coming back a few times. Not insignificantly, goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet has improved his save percentage with growth rates that a stock investor would dream of."
Viergever faces milestone, Bergwijn is one of PSV's many attacking options
Toon Gerbrands gives a look behind the scenes
At BNR Nieuwsradio, presenter Roelof Hemmen talks to some of the most important people within the Brabant economy. One of them is our managing director Toon Gerbrands. He gives a look behind the scenes at what PSV means for the Brabant economy: "Cooperation is why Brabant's economy continues to grow. The companies have all understood that they have to give each other something and need each other. I also noticed that from PSV everywhere. But they also stand for their business, if agreements are made you have to keep them. That combination is the strength I experienced in Eindhoven." Listen to the full interview here.
'Rosenborg tough, but I rate PSV better '
Gert Heerkes, former trainer of Heracles Almelo and Willem II, among others, is currently active as trainer of Rosenborg's pledges. For the cameras of FOX Sports he looks ahead to the match with PSV. "I have the idea that PSV will be a crowd pleaser," Heerkes said. "Rosenborg has a good defensive structure, but whether they can keep up with PSV football-wise I wonder. I think Rosenborg is a tough opponent but I rate PSV higher. I hope for a nice and spectacular match but I especially like the fact that Rosenborg has drawn a Dutch opponent."
'PSV have explosiveness and individual class '
Journalist Sam Planting has analyzed Rosenborg's style of play in Voetbal International. He sees certain qualities of the Norwegian squad that can make things difficult for PSV, but also points where PSV can strike. Concluding on his piece, Planting says the following: "With Donyell Malen, Steven Bergwijn, Bruma and consorts, PSV has more than enough explosiveness and individual class up front to hit the static Rosenborg defense at its most vulnerable point. So far, it is mainly the line-breaking play-in passes from center defenders Baumgartl and Viergever that manage to reach the attackers over the ground. In Norway, an excellent opportunity presents itself for Pablo Rosario and Jorrit Hendrix to show that they are more than 'locks on the door' of the PSV midfield."
Reon Boeringa: 'Zoet is a top goalkeeper '
Analyst of Voetbal International Reon Boeringa sees that the level at PSV is constantly rising. Ahead of the game against Rosenborg, he reflects on the season so far: "PSV clearly has a higher level than at the beginning of the season. You now have to show that you have grown and can play Rosenborg to pieces. "According to Boeringa, there is one player in particular who has made great strides this season: "Zoet is the old Zoet again. An excellent goalkeeper for PSV and a top goalkeeper in the Eredivisie. He is a type who makes important saves and radiates calmness.
Renewed PSV App serves fan experience
At PSV, data are already being put to full use in the marketing strategy. With the new PSV App - developed by TDE - and Mijn PSV, the club is laying the foundation for the digital strategy of PSV's future. A strategy that is necessary to give supporters the best fan experience, explains Joeri Verbossen, Marketing Intelligence Coordinator, at PSV. In Sportnext an interview about PSV's vision. "Our goal is to create the most personalized club app. That way we can serve the supporters in the best possible way."
Zoet has rebounded strongly this season