ESPN analyst Karim El Ahmadi believes Ruben van Bommel has the potential to become an even more influential player for PSV, but has suggested that the winger may need to manage his energy more carefully to get the best out of his qualities.

Van Bommel was among the goals again on Sunday, scoring PSV's third in their 5-2 victory over Cambuur. The 19th-minute finish came after an excellent run from Esmir Bajraktarevic, helping Peter Bosz's side establish a commanding early lead in Leeuwarden.

The forward was replaced by Ayoni Santos after the break, with Santos later scoring PSV's fifth in stoppage time. Van Bommel's latest contribution has also strengthened his case for a possible Netherlands call-up during the current international break.

Speaking on ESPN's Dit Was Het Weekend, El Ahmadi praised the winger's ability but believes there is another level he can reach if he learns to conserve his energy during matches.

The former footballer suggested that Van Bommel's willingness to work hard across the pitch could sometimes affect his effectiveness in attacking situations.

"Van Bommel is great and I think he can get even more out of it if he perhaps works a little less hard. If you work too hard, you might also get tired during a spell. That feeling I do have with him. I think he can be even more important in the future," El Ahmadi said, as quoted by PSV Inside.

His assessment was not a criticism of Van Bommel's commitment. Rather, he believes the PSV winger could become more decisive by managing his physical output and choosing his moments more carefully.

El Ahmadi also sees potential for Van Bommel to influence matches in different attacking roles, whether operating from the left or playing closer to the striker.

El Ahmadi was careful not to draw direct comparisons with Memphis Depay, but believes Van Bommel possesses the qualities to become a major figure in PSV's attack.

"I don't want to compare him to Memphis Depay or something like that, but I have the feeling that he could really be important for PSV if he plays as a left winger or between the strikers. Now you do see that he also really often tracks back. I think he can also manage the tempo," he added.

The analyst also pointed to Van Bommel's decision-making in the final third as an area for improvement. Despite his willingness to make forward runs and get into dangerous positions, El Ahmadi feels fatigue can sometimes affect his awareness when opportunities arise.

"If he now comes in front of the goal, he sometimes misses the overview or his assumptions aren't right. That can also have to do with fatigue," he explained.

Van Bommel's goal against Cambuur further underlined his attacking contribution, but El Ahmadi's assessment suggests that improved energy management and sharper decision-making could make him even more valuable to Bosz's side.

The PSV winger already has the ability to influence games. The next step, according to the ESPN analyst, is learning how to use that energy more effectively.