PSV managed to win convincingly against SC Cambuur in an important match. Head coach Roger Schmidt now sets his sights on the return against Benfica, where he expects his team to be on top form.
Flow
"I am happy that we are winning. It's important for us to stay in this flow and keep the confidence," Schmidt said. The Head Coach expected a difficult match, but his team pulled out the longest. That's good for the team spirit, he thinks: "It's always difficult to play against the promoters. They have a lot of motivation. But now that we won, that motivation goes to us."
More than ok
On the pitch, many players showed their best side. So did Bruma. The Portuguese seems to be finding his place in the team better and better. Schmidt did not fail to notice: "He was not just ok, he played more than ok. He is focused on his training and likes to be with the team. He needs confidence to play good football and his performance has given him that confidence. He wants to play, and to play at a high level." Captain Marco van Ginkel also received praise from Schmidt: "He is very important for us, as a footballer and as a captain. Because of his injury, this is the start of his new career."