PSV on Track for Record Title as They Face FC Groningen

The title race in the Eredivisie has become less about competition and more about when PSV Eindhoven will claim the championship. Currently, the frontrunners in the Netherlands possess an impressive lead and are on track to potentially set a record for the earliest title win in history. To achieve this, they must continue their winning momentum. The next challenge awaits as they face the surprisingly strong FC Groningen.

PSV’s likely lineup against FC Groningen showcases the depth of the squad, providing coach Peter Bosz with various options. In their recent quarter-final match of the KNVB Cup, PSV decisively defeated another northern club, SC Heerenveen, with a score of 4-1. This victory secured them a spot in the semi-finals, enhancing their ambitions for a domestic double this season. With the league title in sight, the team is well-positioned to claim their third consecutive championship, barring any complacency that might lead to point losses.

However, there are uncertainties regarding the fitness of Ismael Saibari and Obispo. Saibari was substituted as a precaution during the match against Heerenveen, raising questions about his availability for the encounter with Groningen. If he is unable to play, Mauro Júnior will likely move up a line. If fit, Saibari is expected to join Joey Veerman and Paul Wanner in the midfield, with Veerman continuing to adapt and find his rhythm in Eindhoven.

The anticipated lineup for PSV against FC Groningen is as follows: Kovar; Dest, Schouten, Gasiorowski, Mauro Júnior; Wanner, Veerman, Saibari; Bajraktarevic, Til, Perisic.