PSV Eindhoven, managed by Peter Bosz, defeated Liverpool 3-2 in the Champions League. Liverpool had already secured qualification for the last 16. Arne Slot decided to rest key players, including Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool’s starting lineup featured several young and fringe players.
Despite this, PSV’s manager acknowledged Liverpool’s overall quality. He praised the technical ability of their players on the pitch.
Bosz emphasized that Liverpool remains a strong team, even with changes.
Bosz’s opinion on Liverpool-PSV clash
He was pleased with how PSV approached the game. Bosz highlighted his team’s energy and determination against Liverpool.
However, he also admitted that PSV made some mistakes. Johan Bakayoko and Ismael Saibari scored impressive goals for PSV.
Bosz said these moments reflected his team’s attacking potential. He stressed that PSV must improve in certain areas.
The victory was important for PSV’s confidence. Bosz hopes his players learn from this experience.
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Why was Bosz unhappy despite victory?
According to Will Rooney, towards the end, some PSV players started showboating. They attempted unnecessary tricks and no-look passes.
Bosz found this behavior frustrating and unnecessary. He called it “terrible” and “really annoying.” He believed it showed a lack of respect.
The Dutch manager prefers his team to stay focused. He expects players to maintain professionalism at all times. He stated that this would be addressed internally.
Bosz wants his players to respect every opponent. He believes entertaining the crowd should not mean arrogance.
The PSV coach aims to instill discipline.He emphasized the importance of finishing matches properly. Despite the win, Bosz wants his team to improve.
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