PSV's Poor Start to the Season Continues
PSV Eindhoven's poor start to the season has continued with a 4-0 defeat at the hands of AZ Alkmaar in the Johan Cruijff Schaal. The match was heavily one-sided, with PSV being reduced to ten men after just nine minutes when midfielder Joey Veerman received a red card.
PSV's coach, Peter Bosz, has stated that he does not place too much value on the outcome of the Johan Cruijff Schaal. The team's focus is on improving their defensive performance and reducing the number of goals they concede.
PSV has been working to strengthen their squad over the summer, with the expected arrivals of Filip Kostic and Kodai Sano. However, neither player is yet available due to work permit issues. The team will be without Veerman and Sergiño Dest for one match due to suspension.
Feyenoord's Strong Pre-Season Form
Feyenoord, who will be facing Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, have been boosted by the return of coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Van Bronckhorst has stated that he believes his team is ready for the start of the season and that a good start is crucial for a top club.
Feyenoord have been impressive in their pre-season form, with a string of victories in their friendly matches. The team will be without Tsuyoshi Watanabe for the match against Sparta Rotterdam, but Gijs Smal is expected to return to the team.