With a significantly depleted selection, Jongt PSV will take on De Graafschap tonight. With a win, Young PSV takes over first place in the fourth period from SC Cambuur. In October, Jong lost the outward match 2-1.
Selection
Fodé Fofana, Mathias Kjølø, Luis Felipe, Kristofer Kristinsson, Jason Seelt and Dante Rigo have tested positive for `covid-19 and are thus not included. Furthermore, Damian Timan also drops out injured. Ilyas Bougafer, Livano Comenencia, Koen Jansen and Mohamed Nassoh will join from Under-18. All four can make their debut in professional football. Vincent Müller joins from the A-selection.
Home game
Tonight a formidable opponent comes to visit. De Graafschap is second in the Keuken Kampioen Division and won 2-1 against PSV in October. Back then the promise took the lead through Dennis Vos. A few minutes later it was equalized with a penalty kick. In the very last minute the game was decided when Ralf Seuntjes scored his second of the day from a corner.
Fourth period
Young PSV won four of its last five games and is second in the fourth period. SC Cambuur is two points ahead, but played one match more. With a win, Young PSV can thus regain the lead. It will also climb to 13th place in the overall rankings. In March it was ranked 17th. Because Young PSV - De Graafschap is the only match of the evening, the match will be broadcast in its entirety.
The game begins at 8 p.m. and can be seen live on ESPN 1.