PSV tipped to start Til ahead of Pepi against Ajax
Peter Bosz is expected to retain his defence for Saturday’s Eredivisie fixture, with Lutsharel Geertruida reportedly set to remain among the substitutes.
UnconfirmedThis report is based on Dutch media speculation and has not been confirmed by the clubs or players involved.
PSV could deploy Guus Til as their centre-forward against Ajax on Saturday evening, according to FCUpdate’s projected line-up. The outlet expects Ricardo Pepi to drop out of the starting XI after making little impact in the 6-1 victory at FC Utrecht.
Til’s movement is viewed as a possible source of extra dynamism in attack, with Ivan Perisic and Ruben van Bommel tipped to keep their places on the wings. Sven Mijnans could return as the attacking midfielder, supported by Kodai Sano and Noah Fernandez.
Few changes are anticipated in defence. Matej Kovar is expected to start in goal behind Sergiño Dest, Ryan Flamingo, Armando Obispo and Mauro Júnior. That would leave Lutsharel Geertruida on the bench again after he did not feature against Utrecht. FCUpdate reports that the defender is still becoming fully accustomed to Peter Bosz’s specific playing style.
PSV travel to the Johan Cruijff ArenA after emphatic Eredivisie wins over FC Groningen and Utrecht, scoring 11 goals across those two matches. Saturday’s game, scheduled to begin at 20:00, is the first major showdown of the league season. FCUpdate’s predicted PSV XI is: Kovar; Dest, Flamingo, Obispo, Mauro Júnior; Fernandez, Sano, Mijnans; Perisic, Til, Van Bommel.
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