Nov 6, 2026 6:00 PM

Peter Bosz rallies a nearly fit squad for Sunday’s trip to Leeuwarden, as Ivan Perisic shakes off a head injury and Sam Lammers eyes a timely return.

Peter Bosz has offered an update on the availability of several PSV players ahead of Sunday's Eredivisie meeting with Cambuur, with Sam Lammers potentially in contention to return to the squad.

PSV travel to Leeuwarden looking to put their disappointing 2-1 Champions League defeat to Club Brugge behind them. The Eindhoven side created opportunities on Wednesday but once again failed to make their dominance count, leaving Bosz and his players to turn their attention towards domestic matters.

Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Bosz indicated that PSV should have a largely fit squad for the trip to Friesland. Ivan Perisic, who sustained a head wound against Club Brugge and continued playing with a bandage, appears available.

Lammers could also feature, although his involvement remains uncertain. Bosz is otherwise expecting to have the players who were part of Wednesday's matchday squad at his disposal.

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Bosz Reflects On Club Brugge Defeat

Before discussing Sunday's opponents, Bosz addressed the announcement of the Netherlands squad, which included three PSV players: Ruben van Bommel, Guus Til and Lutsharel Geertruida.

"They are playing regularly for us and performing well, so I don't think there was much reason not to select them," Bosz said.

The PSV manager also reflected on the loss to Club Brugge, admitting that the result had taken time to digest. However, he remained convinced that his side had performed well.

"It takes a little while to let it sink in, because, ultimately, our profession is all about results," he explained. "There are certain fundamental truths in that: you can't play poorly in every match and still win. And when you do play well, eventually you will start converting your chances."

Bosz had also rewatched the Champions League encounter and was encouraged by PSV's performance, particularly their pressing and attacking play.

"I enjoyed rewatching the match against Club Brugge, even though I already knew the result. I still think we played well. Our pressing was very effective; at times, they were just booting the ball away, something they almost never do."

Sergiño Dest was particularly influential, creating opportunities but failing to find the net. Bosz defended the full-back's attacking responsibilities, insisting that his qualities make him an important weapon for PSV.

"It would be a waste to use him solely for defensive duties. He has the ability to turn quickly in tight spaces and create numerical superiorities. He's a threat whether he's playing on the left or the right," the manager said.

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Bosz Expects An Open Contest Against Cambuur

Bosz expects a difficult encounter against a Cambuur side that has recovered from a challenging start to the season and enjoyed an unbeaten run in recent weeks.

He praised their results against strong opposition, individual quality and attacking approach, suggesting that Sunday's match could be an entertaining contest.

"They play with great enthusiasm and an attacking, open mindset. Because of that, I'm expecting an open game," he said.

Bosz also provided an update on Ricardo Pepi, who will remain in Eindhoven during the upcoming international break. The striker has been sidelined for almost two months and is still working towards full match fitness.

"Ricardo has been sidelined for nearly two months, so he isn't fully match-fit just yet," Bosz explained, as quoted by PSV Watcher Rik Elfrink of Eindhovens Dagblad.

Paul Wanner is also expected to remain at PSV during the break, giving the club an opportunity to continue working with him before the season resumes.

Meanwhile, Kodai Sano's expected availability after the winter break would be a significant boost for PSV. With the Asian Cup seemingly set to be cancelled, the midfielder is likely to stay in Eindhoven rather than join up with his national team.

"It's a huge plus for us to have him with the squad immediately after the winter break. We kick off against Feyenoord away, and Kodai is incredibly important to us," Bosz added.

For now, PSV's immediate priority is Sunday's trip to Cambuur, where Bosz will want his team to turn a positive performance into the result that eluded them against Club Brugge.

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