Gullit praised Sano's midfield play, stating that he had a difficult time due to Shakhtar's pressure. He also noted that PSV struggled to maintain possession in midfield and in front of goal. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Gullit was less impressed with Ricardo Pepi, who was substituted ten minutes before the end of the match. According to Gullit, Pepi failed to make an impact on the game and was visibly upset about being taken off.
Gullit also commented on PSV's lack of movement, stating that Shakhtar was able to maintain a strong defensive position due to the lack of attacking pressure from the home team. He noted that Shakhtar's Brazilian players were able to control the ball effectively, making it difficult for PSV to create scoring opportunities.
The next step for PSV will be to address their midfield and attacking issues, as they look to improve their performance in future matches.