PSV could receive a timely boost ahead of their clash with Willem II, with Ricardo Pepi closing in on a return from injury.

Head coach Peter Bosz hopes to have the American striker available again, according to the Eindhovens Dagblad.

Former Feyenoord striker Michiel Kramer has defended Lutsharel Geertruida following the backlash over his move to PSV, while criticising Jeremiah St. Juste for confronting the defender after Sunday’s 1-1 draw.

Geertruida, who captained Feyenoord after Orkun Kökçü’s departure, left for RB Leipzig in 2024 before joining PSV on loan last summer. The move angered sections of the Rotterdam support, with the defender facing hostile chants during the clash at the Philips Stadion.

Feyenoord legend Willem van Hanegem has defended Lutsharel Geertruida amid growing anger among supporters following the defender’s move to PSV, insisting that players must prioritise the club they represent.

Geertruida faced hostility from sections of the Feyenoord support during and after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at the Philips Stadion. The defender was also involved in a confrontation with Jeremiah St. Juste after the match.

PSV’s attacking options are under scrutiny ahead of Saturday’s Eredivisie clash with Willem II, with injuries leaving Peter Bosz searching for the right combination in the final third.

Ricardo Pepi, Sam Lammers and Alassane Pléa are among the forwards sidelined, while newcomer Sami Ouaissa has also suffered a long-term injury. Sven Mijnans missed last Sunday’s match through suspension, further limiting Bosz’s options.

PSV will welcome bottom-placed Willem II to Eindhoven next Saturday, with their upcoming opponents facing mounting pressure after a disastrous week in Tilburg.

Willem II dismissed head coach John Stegeman last week, appointing former PSV player Adrie Koster on an interim basis. Koster represented PSV between 1979 and 1983 and later worked as a youth coach at the club.

PSV have been urged to consider bringing Luuk de Jong back to Eindhoven, with Ziggo Sport reporter Noa Vahle believing the former captain could still have a role to play at his old club.

De Jong left PSV for FC Porto in the summer of 2025, but his spell in Portugal has been disrupted by a serious injury sustained in November that kept him sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Feyenoord legend Willem van Hanegem believes PSV were firmly in control during the first half of Sunday’s 1-1 draw at the Philips Stadion, criticising his former club’s performance before the break.

Peter Bosz’s side took a deserved lead through Guus Til after dominating the opening period. However, Anis Hadj Moussa equalised after half-time, leaving PSV four points behind Feyenoord in the Eredivisie standings.

Hugo Borst has held Feyenoord head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst responsible for his side’s disappointing first-half performance in their 1-1 draw against PSV, accusing the manager of adopting an overly cautious approach before the match.

Writing in Algemeen Dagblad, Borst criticised Van Bronckhorst’s comments before and after Sunday’s clash at the Philips Stadion, arguing that his underdog mentality had affected the team’s performance.

PSV and Feyenoord’s 1-1 draw on Sunday has prompted criticism of both goalkeepers, with ESPN analysts Kenneth Perez and Karim El Ahmadi questioning their willingness to dominate the six-yard box.

PSV started strongly at the Philips Stadion but failed to build on their first-half performance. Anis Hadj Moussa equalised after the break, while PSV goalkeeper Matej Kovar made several important saves to prevent Feyenoord from taking the lead.

PSV face a crucial Champions League test against Club Brugge on Wednesday, November 4, with the Belgian side sensing an opportunity to strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.

Peter Bosz’s team will host Club Brugge at the Philips Stadion after an impressive run of results in Europe. However, the fixture carries added significance for the visitors, who arrive in strong form following a 3-0 victory over RC Lens.