PSV Struggles with Injury Crisis Ahead of NAC Breda Match

The striker position at PSV has proven to be less than ideal this season. Ricardo Pepi, initially the preferred choice, struggled with form throughout the first half of the campaign and suffered a broken arm following the winter break. Additionally, Guus Til, who emerged as a surprising alternative, has recently been sidelined due to injury in the match against Newcastle United. This leaves head coach Peter Bosz with limited options, especially since Alassane Pléa has been out for an extended period and is unlikely to return until spring. Myron Boadu has also faced ongoing injury issues, further complicating the situation. The pressing question remains: who will lead the attack against NAC Breda? Here is the anticipated lineup for PSV against NAC.

The Champions League clash with Newcastle United ended in disappointment for PSV, as defensive errors quickly put the team at a 2-0 disadvantage. The Eindhoven squad struggled to create opportunities and ultimately lost 3-0. Looking ahead, the upcoming match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday could be a pivotal moment, especially if the German side arrives with a less formidable lineup, having already secured a place in the knockout stages. At least a point, if not a victory, appears essential.

As for the striker position against the 17th-ranked team in the Eredivisie, there are a few possibilities. Esmir Bajraktarevic has previously played at the front against Fortuna Sittard, and Ivan Perisic could also be considered. However, it seems more likely that Bosz will opt for Ismael Saibari. The midfielder, who was recently in the headlines due to ‘towel-gate’ at the Africa Cup, was suspended for the match against Newcastle but will be available for the encounter with NAC.

Consequently, Mauro Júnior is expected to shift back to the left-back position. Bosz may choose to exercise caution with Sergiño Dest, preparing him for the crucial match against Bayern, which leaves Kiliann Sildillia in the right-back role. Yarek Gasiorowski is likely to sit out following a poor performance against Newcastle, with Armando Obispo stepping in as his replacement alongside captain Jerdy Schouten. In goal, Matej Kovar will continue to be the regular starter.

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