Coach Phillip Cocu believes PSV can get a result in the home match against FC Bayern Munich. During the match at the Allianz Arena, PSV struggled, losing 4-1, but the coach believes PSV can find Bayern Munich's weak spot.
Overwinter
"You have to dare to play football, but not get overenthusiastic. In the first half in Munich we had a very difficult time, but in the second half we did quite well." So Cocu is hopeful, but realizes that it is going to be difficult to still winter in the Champions League. Chances are that PSV will have to compete with FC Rostov for a place in the Europa League after the winter. "If you still want to have any pretense at the Champions League then you will have to get a result. You have to try to get as big a result as possible, also in view of a possible third place."
Robben
Cocu also addressed the former PSV player on the German side, Arjen Robben: "Robben will be received as he deserves. I still played with him, he has very specific qualities, belongs to the world top. Anyone who wants to stop him will have their hands full. We will have to work together as a team to neutralize Bayern's attacking qualities. The respect for Robben is very high."
Remko Pasveer faces his UEFA Champions League debut | © PSV Media
'We have to want to get a result as a team '
Remko Pasveer, who also joined the press conference, agrees. He, too, has not forgotten the match in Germany. Of course there is respect for the stature of a club like FC Bayern, but the goalkeeper believes in a stunt: "We have to want to get a result as a team. It's about what we want as a team, not what I think about it."
Debut
Still, for himself it will be a special match. It looks like the goalkeeper will make his UEFA Champions League debut tomorrow night. "I've been working for it for a long time. For me it will definitely be a special night. I don't feel any extra pressure, it's especially beautiful. I'm really looking forward to it, just like all the other guys. This is quite a nice poster to debut." In addition, Pasveer has compliments for his opponent, Manuel Neuer: "Neuer plays attacking, anticipates well. It's often the little things that people don't see how important it is. Those are great saves in my eyes."