Time for a predicted lineup (the numbers are their age):
Zoet 23
Arias 23 - Bruma 23 - Hector Moreno 27 - Brenet 21
Propper 23 - Hendrix 20
Narsingh 25 - Guardado 28 - Lestienne 23
de Jong 25
Jeroen Zoet is the homegrown keeper. A good all-round keeper but prone to some silly goals still, generally he's very decent. Been called up for the NT a few times but never made the selection.
Jetro Willems is injured and definately won't play, this is a big loss for PSV. He's their biggest talent now Memphis has left and imo has the talent to one day play for a topclub. He has flair, a fantastic cross with both feet and can score too. He most likely will be replaced by Brenet, a young homegrown rightback. He has shown glimpses and is decent going forward but also makes mistakes every match, he's also not a leftback by nature and only plays because Poulsen most likely isn't fit enough to play who is the 2nd choice experienced leftback. A definate weak point.
It'll either be Hector Moreno or Isimat-Mirin at CB next to Bruma. Moreno was purchased late in the window as replacement for Rekik and is playing his debut tonight. Isimat-Mirin was on loan from AS Monaco last season and has decided to sign for PSV, he didn't get alot of gametime last year but has shown to be a good defender. About Moreno I don't know much yet but hope he is good. Bruma is an old Chelsea product and has been decent for PSV but also is prone to some howlers, not great on the ball either.
Arias is a great rightback. Endless stamina and speed to bomb forward and has a decent cross on him, he's also a fighter but defending isn't his strongest point. I foresee a good future for him.
Midfield I'm not 100% sure. These 3 are all playing tonight. Maher is doubtfull and most likely won't feature, he normally starts over the homegrown Hendrix. Hendrix is a left footed CDM/CB/LB who's very good defensively and has good workrate, but isn't that great going forward. He gets his games and shows promise, although he's still raw. Schaars might start over him, he's an 10 year older version of CDM Hendrix and less mobile, he was injured for 90% of last season and hasn't featured much yet since.
Propper was signed this window from Vitesse, a smart midfielder who adds a bit of everything. He's not like Wijnaldum in that he has bags of pace, power and finishing but he's more a passer. A good purchase from what I know and seen of him but I must admit I haven't watched Vitesse alot last year.
Guardado is the experienced player who was key in PSV becoming champions last year by coming on loan. A hard working midfielder who was benched in Spain and wanted to be loved by a club and settle with his family. He turned down more money elsewhere to live in the Netherlands and show leadership to the many young players. He barely speaks English or Dutch but leads by example. A great player with a good left foot and he plugs the holes all over the pitch, a terrific signing by PSV.
Narsing is PSV their Valencia. A fast one trick pony: run either to the byline and cross or cut inside and pass. If he cuts inside and shoots with his left he will miss. He showed great promise when signed from Heerenveen but suffered an ACL injury, he hasn't been the same since. Still a NT player behind Robben.
Lestienne was signed as Memphis his replacement on the left. A fantastic left foot and trickery, but is still a bit inconsistent. I have high hopes for him but he isn't the finished product yet.
De Jong might've been mocked in Germany and England, he's been brilliant for PSV. Scored 20 goals last season and 10 were headers, this year he's PSV their topscorer with 8 (he's on a hattrick as im typing this! might be more when I'm done).
Honorable mentions who could feature:
Locadia. Homegrown striker, 2 footed and very lethal. Won't go past his man but will score in a 1v1. Wanted to leave this season but PSV blocked his move. Will most likely feature as a sub.
Pereiro: New signing, don't know too much about this lad yet.
Vloet/Paal/Bergwijn: All homegrown players who can be brought as offensive subs. None are consistent but they're PSV their best young talents who will feature this season.
I can't see PSV winning or even holding Manchester United to a draw. I'll happily answer questions about PSV.
