PSV's injury list continues to grow, with Sergiño Dest playing in the starting lineup against sc Heerenveen despite only recently returning from international duty with Team USA. Dest's back-up, Kiliann Sildillia, is out for a long time, while Lutsharel Geertruida is recovering from an injury. Furthermore, Ricardo Pepi, Sam Lammers, and Alassane Pléa are all injured, forcing coach Peter Bosz to opt for Sven Mijnans in the attacking point. Ivan Perisic also received rest in the first hour on the right flank after a gruelling international break with Croatia, where he played 331 minutes in 11 days.