PSV Faces Injury Challenges Ahead of NAC Breda Match

The striker position at PSV Eindhoven appears to be struggling this season. At the start of the campaign, Ricardo Pepi was the primary choice for the role, but he has faced frequent setbacks throughout the first half of the season. Following the winter break, he suffered a broken arm, further complicating the team’s forward options. Guus Til had emerged as a viable alternative, but he too sustained an injury during the match against Newcastle United, leaving head coach Peter Bosz with limited options. Additionally, Alassane Pléa has been unavailable for an extended period, with a return not expected until spring, and Myron Boadu has had minimal impact due to ongoing injury issues. This raises the urgent question of who will lead the attack against NAC Breda.

In the wake of a disappointing Champions League match against Newcastle United, where PSV found themselves trailing 2-0 early on due to defensive errors, the team struggled to create opportunities and ultimately lost 3-0. They now turn their attention to next Wednesday’s crucial match against Bayern Munich, where securing at least a point will be essential. However, Bayern may arrive with a weakened squad, already assured of their place in the knockout stage.

With the current injury crisis, there’s speculation about who will take the striker position against NAC Breda, currently positioned 17th in the Eredivisie. Esmir Bajraktarevic has already featured in this role against Fortuna Sittard, and Ivan Perisic could also be considered. However, it seems more likely that Bosz will opt for Ismael Saibari, who was unavailable for the Newcastle match due to suspension but will return for the upcoming game against NAC.

This return means that Mauro Júnior will likely shift back to the left-back position, as Bosz may prefer to rest Sergiño Dest for the critical encounter with Bayern Munich. Consequently, Kiliann Sildillia will remain on the right flank. Yarek Gasiorowski’s poor performance against Newcastle could see him benched, with Armando Obispo stepping in as his replacement alongside captain Jerdy Schouten. Between the posts, Matej Kovar is expected to continue as the starting goalkeeper.

**Probable Lineup for PSV Against NAC:**
Kovar; Sildillia, Schouten, Obispo, Mauro Júnior; Fernandez, Veerman, Wanner; Man, Saibari, Perisic.