Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League campaign continues to be shaky, with a disappointing 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven at home. Despite early dominance, PSG struggled in midfield and allowed PSV to take the lead. A second-half equalizer from Achraf Hakimi salvaged a point for PSG, highlighting their vulnerability in the absence of Kylian Mbappe. The result leaves PSG in a precarious position in Group F, with their next match against Atletico Madrid a crucial test.
Netherlands midfielders Joey Veerman and Micky van de Ven have both been ruled out of the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Germany due to injuries. Justin Kluivert and Jan Paul van Hecke have been called up as replacements.
United States defender Sergino Dest has signed a permanent deal with PSV Eindhoven after a successful loan spell from Barcelona. The 23-year-old contributed to PSV’s Eredivisie title win but is currently recovering from an ACL tear.
PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz has endorsed Feyenoord’s Arne Slot as a potential successor to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, calling it ‘fantastic’ if Slot takes the helm. Slot has emerged as the frontrunner for the Liverpool job, with negotiations between the Reds and Feyenoord ongoing. Bosz believes Slot ‘more than deserves’ the opportunity to manage a club of Liverpool’s stature, citing his success at Feyenoord, including winning the Eredivisie title and KNVB Cup. Dutch legend Marco van Basten has also praised Slot’s qualities, expressing confidence in his ability to succeed at a top club like Liverpool, highlighting his tactical acumen, man-management skills, and intelligence.
PSV Eindhoven, chasing their 25th Eredivisie title, travel to Abe Lenstra Stadion on Thursday to face Heerenveen. A win for PSV, coupled with a Feyenoord loss later in the evening, could secure their coronation as league champions. PSV have been in dominant form since their only league defeat against NEC in March, scoring 13 goals in their last three matches. Heerenveen, meanwhile, have endured a recent dip in form, failing to win in five games before ending the drought against Heracles in their previous outing. Despite their recent struggles, PSV have not lost to Heerenveen in their last 11 encounters, and will be confident of extending that unbeaten run.
