PSV Coach Peter Bosz: 'We Need to Raise Our Level’
Read what PSV coach Peter Bosz had to say about his team's 3-1 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League opener.
“If the lads don't do their best, I can get angry, but that wasn't the case. It wasn't good enough, and we have to...”
PSV Eindhoven's manager Peter Bosz expressed his disappointment after his team's 3-1 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League. Bosz acknowledged that his team wasn't good enough and lacked luck, saying, “And if you're not good enough, you need luck on your side, and we didn't have that.” This sentiment was echoed by midfielder Joey Veerman, who felt that PSV seemed afraid to ask for the ball, leading to slow play and an inability to create scoring opportunities.
Veerman criticized PSV's performance, stating that it seemed like they were afraid to ask for the ball, resulting in slow play. Bosz also noted that his team's performance wasn't up to par, saying his side “normally play better football, but at this level, you also have to enter into duels.” He added that the team needs to learn from its mistakes and improve.
The match saw Union Saint-Gilloise take an early lead with a penalty goal from Promise David in the 9th minute, followed by Anouar Ait El Hadj's stunning solo goal in the 39th minute. Kevin Mac Allister sealed the win for Union Saint-Gilloise with a goal in the 81st minute, while Ruben van Bommel scored a consolation goal for PSV in the 90th minute.
“You get a few chances in the first half and you don't take them. Then you concede a penalty, but all in all, I think they deserved to win,” said Bosz, who did not get angry at his players.
“If the lads don't do their best, I can get angry, but that wasn't the case. It wasn't good enough, and we have to learn from this, just as we have learned from our first game in other years. We have to make sure we raise our level.”
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PSV's Challenging Schedule in the UEFA Champions League
PSV Eindhoven's manager Peter Bosz remains calm despite his team's tough start to the UEFA Champions League campaign, losing their opener for the fifth consecutive time. The team faces a demanding schedule with home matches against top-tier teams like Atlético Madrid, Napoli, and Bayern Munich. Away games against Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Olympiacos will also put PSV's skills to the test.
Bosz drew from his past experiences, saying, “This is the third year I've played in the Champions League with PSV and the third time we've lost the first match. The previous times, things turned out well afterwards.” This statement reflects his confidence in the team's ability to bounce back from setbacks. With a mix of challenging and potentially winnable games, PSV will need to strategize carefully to maximize their points.
PSV Eindhoven's midfielder Joey Veerman expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, stating that they seemed hesitant to ask for the ball. This led to slow play and an inability to create scoring opportunities. Veerman said, “It seemed as if we were afraid to ask for the ball. Then you end up with people running with the ball, and it all takes far too long. It just wasn't good today.”
Despite Ricardo Pepi's notable contribution to Union Saint-Gilloise's goals, PSV's struggles ran deeper. The team faced challenges in maintaining possession, holding onto the ball for 63% of the match, while Union Saint-Gilloise managed 37%. PSV's inability to capitalize on their possession ultimately led to their 3-1 defeat.
Post-Match Analysis
Ricardo Pepi's Reflection
American striker Ricardo Pepi acknowledged that his personal mistakes contributed to Union Saint-Gilloise's goals, but emphasized that the team needs to work together to overcome such errors. Pepi said, “Those are personal mistakes. That can happen; everyone makes them. We have to solve it as a team.”
Joey Veerman's Criticism
Midfielder Joey Veerman was less forgiving of his teammate Ismael Saibari, who missed two significant scoring opportunities, including one in front of an open goal. Veerman stated, “That should not happen in the Champions League.” This highlights the high standards expected in the competition and the need for players to capitalize on scoring chances.
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