PSV unchanged at FC Utrecht as Geertruida starts on bench

PSV have named an unchanged starting XI for their Eredivisie visit to FC Utrecht, with Lutsharel Geertruida beginning among the substitutes. Bosz has kept faith with the team that recovered from falling behind to beat FC Groningen 5-1 at the Philips Stadion last weekend.

Matej Kovar starts in goal behind a defence of Sergiño Dest, Ryan Flamingo, Armando Obispo and Mauro Júnior. Kodai Sano, Noah Fernandez and Guus Til form the midfield, while Ruben van Bommel and Ivan Perisic support centre-forward Ricardo Pepi.

PSV are without Kiliann Sildillia and Dennis Man, who were not fit enough to make the matchday squad. Utrecht have made one change in defence because Matisse Didden is ill, with Guus Offerhaus taking his place. Neville Ogidi Nwankwo also starts, while new striker Sem van Duijn is on the bench. Artem Stepanov will wear the number nine shirt for the first time following David Min’s departure for Arminia Bielefeld.

The hosts enter the game still seeking their first Eredivisie victory of the season. Utrecht have conceded nine goals across their matches against FC Groningen, AZ and Sparta Rotterdam as Anthony Correia continues to implement a new playing style. PSV, by contrast, arrive after an emphatic attacking display against Groningen. Kick-off at Stadion Galgenwaard is scheduled for 12.15.