PSV faces a tough task tonight. Portuguese Sporting CP awaits at Philips Stadion. Coach Ruben Amorim's team often starts in a 3-4-3 formation. Below is an overview of the dangers PSV faces.
Goalkeepers
Sporting began the season with goalkeeper Vladan Kovačević under the crossbar, but the Bosnian has been out of action for the past four games. Initially he was absent with an injury, and last weekend he was on the bench. Franco Israel, meanwhile, defended the goal. In that, he did not give up one goal.
Defense
Ruben Amorim usually opts for a three-man defense - with two more wingers playing the entire length of the pitch. The back line almost always consists of Belgian Zeno Debast, who scored in the first league phase match, Ivorian Ousmane Diomandé and Brazilian Matheus Reis.
Midfield
In midfield, 25-year-old Morten Hjulmand plays. The Dane is drafted almost every game and is the engine of the team. He is usually joined by Hidemasa Morita, Geny Catamo and 17-year-old super-talent Geovany Quenda.
Attack
Of course, Swedish goalgetter Viktor Gyökeres will play in the point of attack at Sporting CP. Behind that, there are several choices Amorim can make. Former FC Barcelona player Trincão often plays from the right, while colleague Pedro Goncalves usually comes in from the left. In addition, with 19-year-old Danish Conrad Harder, the coach has another talented option behind him.