With a 2-2 draw in their pockets, PSV's squad returns home Wednesday. Ruud van Nistelrooij's squad has a match-free weekend ahead of the crucial return game against Rangers FC. An overview of the reactions.
Van Nistelrooij: 'Match with two faces'
Head coach Ruud van Nistelrooij told broadcaster RTL's camera after the game that he thought the draw was deserved. "We started well, with that chance for Luuk de Jong. After that we lost our grip. We had difficulty getting pressure on Rangers' build-up and had trouble getting into our game on the ball ourselves. After halftime we did better. Then I thought we were the better team. We showed in the second half how we can play. I thought that was our best half this season," Van Nistelrooij said. Continue reading here.
Be there
Until Wednesday, Aug. 17, Season Club Card holders can buy a ticket for their regular seat at Philips Stadium for the return against Rangers FC. From Thursday, August 18, 12:00 p.m., it is possible to buy one ticket per Season Club Card if their own seat has not been purchased. A day later, Club Card holders can buy a ticket, provided there are still spots available.
Veerman: 'We'll get them'
Joey Veerman is confident that PSV will qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. "Next week we are going to get them," Veerman said combatively at RTL. "If you look at the chances we got, I think maybe we should have won here. That does hurt a little bit yes. We do take away a good result, but still you get the feeling that we could have already decided it here." Read more here.
Max: 'In Eindhoven, Walter shows he is a great goalkeeper'
Phillip Max enjoyed the intense atmosphere at Ibrox. "It was fantastic to play here," he told the post-match press conference. "Actually, I'm already looking ahead to the next game. There is a big chance that we will achieve special. It feels like we are very close," Max spoke confidently. In addition, the German back took issue with Walter Benitez who looked unhappy with Rangers FC's second goal. "That happens sometimes. In Eindhoven he's going to show he's a great goalkeeper, I'm sure."
