PSV Sweat Over Ottman Bakkal And Erik Pieters Injuries
The Eindhoven side are being plagued by injuries at the moment...
Bakkal sustained a calf injury during Thursday's 1-0 Europa League victory against Cluj and was forced to leave the pitch after 69 minutes due to the knock. Pieters complained about muscular trouble and left the pitch around the hour mark.
However, Rutten expects the two to be match fit in time for the clash against Utrecht.
Meanwhile, towering forward Danny Koevermans will certainly be unavailable for Sunday's league match. A hamstring injury will keep the in form striker sidelined, according to PSV's official website.
PSV are the Eredivisie's number one side at the moment with 20 points from eight matches. Utrecht have collected 17 points so far and sit fifth in the table.
Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
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