Peter Bosz has praised Esmir Bajraktarevic for his contribution to PSV's 5-2 victory over Cambuur, highlighting the winger's defensive reliability and technical ability after an impressive performance in Leeuwarden.

Bajraktarevic was handed a starting opportunity at the expense of Ivan Perisic, who missed the trip to Friesland after suffering a head injury during PSV's Champions League defeat to Club Brugge last Wednesday.

The Bosnian made the most of his chance, producing two assists inside the opening 19 minutes as PSV raced into a commanding 3-0 lead. His first came in the opening minute, when he cut inside onto his right foot before delivering for Sven Mijnans to head home.

He then produced another dangerous run towards the byline in the 19th minute, creating the opportunity for Ruben van Bommel to score PSV's third.

Speaking to Eindhovens Dagblad after the match, Bosz was particularly pleased with the progress Bajraktarevic has made.

The winger had often been restricted to brief substitute appearances last season, with Dennis Man frequently preferred ahead of him. The competition for places appears to have shifted, however, with Bajraktarevic now making a strong case for a regular starting role.

"Esmir has made enormous progress. Defensively, he is reliable and, moreover, a boy with great technique, who can get past a man on the back line," Bosz said.

The PSV manager's comments underline the value Bajraktarevic offers beyond his attacking output. His ability to beat defenders in wide areas, combined with his defensive work, gives Bosz another option as he looks to maintain competition across the forward line.

While Bajraktarevic played a major role in PSV's fast start, Mijnans was the standout performer, scoring three times to help secure the victory.

Bosz also reflected on the midfielder's remarkable scoring return. Mijnans has found the net nine times in 12 matches this season, an impressive tally considering he did not always feature in the starting line-up during the opening weeks of the campaign.

The coach explained that Mijnans had arrived in his current role almost by chance, making his recent contribution even more notable.

"By pure chance, he has ended up in his current role. Nine goals in twelve matches? You don't expect that right away for the season, even taking into account that he didn't always play at the start of this season," Bosz said, as quoted by PSV Inside.

PSV's victory helped them return to the top of the Eredivisie, with Bajraktarevic's emergence providing another positive for Bosz alongside Mijnans' outstanding form.