PSV Eindhoven Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Matej Kovar - Starts against former club Kovar allowed a goal while making three saves during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Kovar allowed the opening goal of the match in the 65th minute, but held his former club from there as PSV came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed three goals while making seven saves in his opening two Champions League starts with a home match against Napoli next up.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sergino Dest - Out with injury Dest is out for Wednesday's match against Leverkusen due to an injury, according to Jeroen Kapteijns of De Telegraaf.

Impact Dest was expected to be a late call Wednesday but will instead miss out, with the defender taking his return cautiously and not risking it in a midweek match. The good news is he is expected to return in league play when facing PEC Zwolle on Saturday, only facing a short absence. However, this will force a change, with Mauro Junior as a possible replacement at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Pepi to miss Champions League game and US friendlies in doubt

United States forward Ricardo Pepi is a doubt to be picked for upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia after injuring his leg on club duty last weekend

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Mauro Junior - Back in action Junior played the full 90 during a 2-1 win over Excelsior in the Eredivisie.

Impact Junior missed the Champions League opener with an ankle injury, but was deemed fit for a pair of domestic matches shortly after. The left-back is fully fit and went the full 90 in the 2-1 win. That's a good sign he's back and ready to start Wednesday's trip to Leverkusen back in Champions League action.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Pepi - Picks up sprain Pepi has suffered a sprain and is out for Wednesday's match against Leverkusen, according to his club.

Impact Pepi suffered an injury in league play and will not hit the sidelines, at least missing Wednesday's contest. The forward will then focus on individual training before a gradual return to team training, hoping to return after the international break. He is a starter, so this will force a change, with Dennis Man, Couhaib Driouech and Esmir Bajeaktarevic as possible replacements in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni injured on debut against Southampton

Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni had to leave the field on a stretcher after appearing to sustain an injury to his left leg against Southampton

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruben van Bommel - Likely out for season Van Bommel is likely out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury, according to his club.

Impact Van Bommel looks to be heading towards the sidelines for the remainder of the campaign, as the forward suffered a serious knee injury over the weekend. This is a brutal turn for the club, as he is a regular starter, starting in their opening UCL match. This will leave the club to make a change, with Guus Til, Dennis Man and Esmir Bajraktarevic to see more time due to his absence.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kiliann Sildillia - Working individually Sidillia (thigh) is training individually Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Sidillia is working back towards a return after his absence from the UCL opener, with the defender suffering from a thigh injury but training individually Wednesday. That said, he will likely be out for another league match but will have his eye on a return for their next UCL contest, set to be their starting right-back once fit.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Trains individually Boadu (hamstring) was back in training working individually Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Boadu only lasted six minutes in the club's UCL opener after he had to leave the field with a hamstring injury just after appearing off the bench. However, he is already seeing progress towards a return, training individually just a day later. He will hope this leads him to a return before their next UCL match, set to serve in a depth role this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Perisic - Registers most crosses Perisic recorded 14 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Union SG.

Impact Perisic recorded the most crosses, created two chances and also contributed defensively with five interceptions, two blocks and a clearance. He netted thrice in his last Champions League campaign and will aim to improve upon that.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben van Bommel - Nets consolation van Bommel scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Union SG.

Impact van Bommel capitalized on the 90th minute error by Kamiel Van de Perre and netted the consolation. van Bommel hit the crossbar in the 16th minute and also made four tackles and a clearance. This was also his first Champions League goal.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matej Kovar - Lets in three Kovar had four saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Union SG.

Impact Kovar made a clearance but was beaten thrice for the three goals. He also made 38 passes. In a fortnight, he takes on Bayer Leverkusen, his parent club.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Myron Boadu - Suffers hamstring injury Boadu came off the bench for six minutes before being forced off due to a hamstring injury in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat against Union Saint-Gilloise, according to Rik Elfrink from ED.

Impact Boadu lasted only six minutes on the pitch after coming off the bench in Tuesday's defeat in the Champions League season opener against the Belgian champions due to a hamstring injury. The forward will be assessed in the coming days to know the extent of that issue, but his potential absence will not impact the starting XI since he is expected to hold a rotational role with PSV this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Obispo - Starting Tuesday Obispo (head) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Union SG.

Impact Obispo has avoided a concussion after a knock to the head in their last outing and is with the team to start the UCL campaign, immediately earning the start in the middle of the defense. He should continue in this spot moving forward, serving alongside Ryan Flamingo in the middle of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kiliann Sildillia - Out Tuesday Sidillia is out for Tuesday's match against Union SG due to an undisclosed injury he suffered against N.E.C. on Saturday, according to Jeroen Kapteijns of De Telegraaf.

Impact Sadillia has started four matches in a row for PSV at right-back, but will be absent for the start of the UCL campaign, with the defender suffering an undisclosed injury that is still awaiting a diagnosis. This is unfortunate for the club, as they are already without Mauro Junior (ankle), with Anass Salah-Eddine as a possible replacement at right-back until they return.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mauro Junior - Won't make opener Junior is out for Tuesday's match against Union SG due to an ankle injury, according to Jeroen Kapteijns of De Telegraaf.

Impact Junior was out for the club's last contest against N.E.C. due to an ankle injury and will also miss out Tuesday for their UCL opener, with the defender having yet to overcome the issue. This is a rough start for the Brazilian, as he started in nine of their 10 UCL appearances last campaign. He will have a bit of time to recover before their next contest in the competition, facing Leverkusen Oct. 1.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Obispo - Suffers head injury Obispo suffered a head injury in Saturday's 5-3 win over N.E.C. and is questionable for Tuesday's match against Union SG, according to manager Peter Bosz. "He got a tap on the head...

Impact Obispo suffered a hit to the head Saturday but appears to be doing well after the incident, with the manager reporting a "tap" on the head and an injury to his eyebrow. That said, it appears he did avoid a concussion, although that is yet to be confirmed as he remains questionable. He will hope to see the field Tuesday for the beginning of UCL action, especially after he just earned his first start of the season Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Flamingo - Receives leader role Flamingo has received a leader role in the backline for his second season with PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Flamingo is entering his second season with PSV Eindhoven but will be the leader in central defense after the departure of Olivier Boscagli to Brighton during the summer transfer window. The center back is now an undisputed starter in the backline heading into the new Champions League campaign starting against Union Saint Gilloise next Tuesday for PSV. Flamingo will hope to contribute the same way he did last season with three goals and one assist in 11 Champions League games.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Veerman - Creative spark in midfield Veerman scored one goal and provided two assists in three Eredivisie games so far this season, settling in as a key player in the midfield again for PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Veerman decided to remain with PSV Eindhoven this summer despite interest from several Premier League and European clubs and will again be the key figure in PSV's midfield. The creative midfielder has already contributed to three goals in three league games, starting the season in the same form he ended the last. Veerman registered three assists in eight Champions League games last season and will look to do as well this season, beginning on Tuesday against Union Saint Gilloise.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Perisic - Remains in PSV Eindhoven Perisic remained at PSV Eindhoven this summer despite transfer rumors around Europe and has taken on an important role in the frontline once again, starting the season strongly wit...

Impact Perisic will be one to watch at PSV Eindhoven for another season as the veteran remained with the club over the transfer window despite rumors of a potential move to another European club this summer. The Croatian forward will remain a key player in the frontline for PSV, holding a more central role at the moment as he is replacing Alassane Plea as the striker to lead the line while the Frenchman is out for a long period due to a knee injury. Perisic will resume his starting role on the right wing once Plea returns to full fitness.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben van Bommel - Decent start of season van Bommel is having a decent start of the season with his new club PSV Eindhoven, scoring two goals in four Eredivisie games.

Impact van Bommel joined PSV Eindhoven during the summer transfer window and has already taken on a key role under coach Peter Bosz as a regular starter on the left wing. The son of Mark van Bommel has already scored two goals in four Eredivisie appearances and will be one to watch in the upcoming Champions League campaign, which begins next Tuesday against Union Saint-Gilloise for PSV.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Wanner - Joins PSV Eindhoven Wanner has signed a contract with PSV Eindhoven until 2030, joining on a permanent move from Bayern, his new club announced. "Paul is a creative, dynamic, attacking and modern midf...

Impact Wanner was just 16 years and 15 days old when he became the youngest player ever to make his official debut for Bayern Munich. The German youth international has since collected 35 Bundesliga appearances, 28 matches in the 2. Bundesliga, two in the Champions League and seven in the Conference League. In the past two seasons, Bayern had him play on loan with SV Elversberg in the 2. Bundesliga and Heidenheim in the Bundesliga. Wanner now joins the Eredivisie to continue his progression under coach Peter Bosz.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kiliann Sildillia - Signs with PSV Eindhoven Sildilla has signed a contract with PSV Eindhoven until 2030, joining on a permanent move from Freiburg, his new club announced. "We see Kiliann as an excellent addition to our def...

Impact Sildillia has already played 82 games in the Bundesliga and 16 in the Europa League. In addition, the right back has extensive experience with the French youth national teams. He won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, playing in all but one match. Sildillia will now join the Eredivisie to continue his progression under coach Peter Bosz.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back from torn ACL, Sergiño Dest says he's matured since red card for arguing at Trinidad

Sergiño Dest is set to rejoin the U.S. national team after recovering from a torn ACL

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Myron Boadu - Sent to PSV Boadu has completed a transfer to PSV from Monaco, according to his former club.

Impact Boadu is ending his time with Monaco this campaign, leaving the club after a disappointing stint that saw him come in as a rising talent but not see much time. He only appeared for them in 68 games since joining in 2021, most recently on loan with Bochum. He should see more opportunities for time with his new club back in his home country.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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