Kenneth Perez believes PSV are missing a player with the qualities of Malik Tillman, arguing that Peter Bosz's current squad has plenty of hard workers but lacks a particular type of creative attacking talent.

The assessment came after PSV's emphatic 7-0 victory over Willem II, a result that once again demonstrated the team's ability to overwhelm opponents through intensity and attacking power.

Sven Mijnans was among the players to make an impression, scoring PSV's third goal after returning from suspension. The midfielder had missed the previous week's 1-1 draw against Feyenoord but marked his return with an excellent finish.

However, discussing the performance on ESPN's This Was It Weekend, Perez suggested that PSV's squad could benefit from a player capable of bringing a different dimension to their attacking play.

The former footballer referred to recent comments from Ivan Perisic, suggesting that the Croatian's praise of PSV's working culture was linked to the team's strong mentality and commitment on the training ground.

Perez believes that mentality is evident in the way Bosz's players approach matches, but questioned whether the squad has enough natural entertainers who can produce moments of individual creativity.

“In his interview, Perisic probably meant the work ethic and the desire to train hard at PSV. Against Willem II, you can also think, it will all be fine,” Perez said.

He then suggested that some players might have been tempted to showboat once PSV had established a comfortable lead, but that the squad does not contain many footballers with that particular style.

“The artists had said at 3-0: ‘Let's do some stepovers and I know it.’ PSV doesn't have those players; they mainly have hard workers. A type of Tillman is missing,” he added.

Tillman, who previously played for PSV, offered a blend of technical ability, creativity and attacking movement. Perez's argument is that PSV have players who can execute Bosz's demanding approach, but could use someone capable of adding more unpredictability in possession.

Perez also identified Mijnans as a possible candidate to fill that role.

The midfielder has become increasingly influential since joining PSV and demonstrated his attacking qualities with his goal against Willem II. Perez believes he has the potential to develop into a player who offers some of the qualities associated with Tillman.

“He can certainly be that kind of player, but he is now developing in power football,” the analyst explained, as quoted by PSV Inside.

That distinction is important. Mijnans is currently developing within a PSV side built around intensity, physical strength and collective work. Perez believes the midfielder has the ability to offer more creativity, although his development is currently taking place within that demanding tactical framework.

He also pointed to Guus Til as a clear example of the type of player who has adapted successfully to PSV's power-based approach.

“PSV can certainly play that power football. Guus Til is a good example of that,” Perez concluded.

PSV's 7-0 win over Willem II highlighted the effectiveness of Bosz's current approach, with several players contributing to the scoreline. Yet Perez's comments raise a different question about the squad's balance.

The manager has built a team capable of pressing aggressively, moving opponents around and maintaining a high tempo. However, the analyst believes an additional creative presence could give PSV another attacking option when matches become more difficult.

Mijnans may have the qualities to develop in that direction, but Perez's assessment suggests that PSV are still missing the particular blend of flair and unpredictability that Tillman brought to the team.