Shakhtar Donetsk captain Mykola Matviyenko has called on his side to settle an old debt against PSV as they return to the Champions League. The defender praised head coach Arda Turan for mentally preparing their inexperienced squad for the high-pressure clash in Eindhoven.
Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has reflected on the lessons learned from legendary manager Guus Hiddink ahead of facing PSV. The Turkish boss guided his side through a grueling border-crossing bus journey from Lviv before promising a courageous approach in Eindhoven.
Ivan Perisic has called on PSV Eindhoven to take a major step forward in the Champions League as they host Shakhtar Donetsk. The experienced winger urged his team-mates to avoid past opening-day mistakes while fiercely defending young forward Ruben van Bommel following recent media criticism.
PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz insists his side are vastly improved and far more mature ahead of their Champions League opener against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Dutch coach also brushed off media controversy surrounding Ruben van Bommel, labelling the ongoing public outrage laughably ridiculous.
The Dutchman emerged as a promising defender but developed into an all-round attacker as he won the Ballon d'Or, European Championship and European Cup
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What Bayern against BVB is in the Bundesliga, the Ajax versus PSV duel embodies in the Netherlands. Amsterdam’s German goalkeeper did not cut a good figure at all in the eyes of one critic in the classic on Saturday evening.
Sofyan Amrabat has reflected on his debut for Ajax following their defeat to PSV. The midfielder discussed his fitness levels, the intensity of the match, and his ambitions for the club.
A reckless challenge by PSV star van Bommel in the prestigious Klassieker in Amsterdam has inflamed tempers in the Netherlands. The decision by the team of referees has come in for criticism.