Giovanni van Bronckhorst said before Feyenoord's away game against PSV at the Philips Stadium on Sunday that the reigning champions remained the team to beat. GOAL said Feyenoord were Eredivisie leaders before the match, and that the result could extend their advantage over PSV to 7 points.
Van Bronckhorst's view of PSV
According NOS, van Bronckhorst said: "I think PSV is a very strong team at the moment and they are having some problems with players who are unavailable, but you are talking about a team that has been champions for three years in a row."
When a journalist suggested a draw would satisfy Feyenoord, the coach sparked laughter in the press room: "And who are you rooting for?"
He added: "We want to go all out for the win in every match, and we will do so from minute one."
Feyenoord squad updates
Jakub Moder had recovered from a long-term knee injury. GOAL said Feyenoord welcomed back midfielder Jakub Moder.
GOAL said a recent training ground dispute between Anis Hadj Moussa and Sem Steijn had been fully resolved.
Build-up to the match
GOAL said Feyenoord arrived after a 1-0 defeat away to Real Betis in European action.
Comments on Peter Bosz
Van Bronckhorst said: "Peter was always very positive towards me; of course, he saw my talent. Even back then, he saw that my career could turn out quite well."
The Feyenoord boss added: "Peter has had a great career; he has also coached very big clubs abroad. He is a coach we as Dutch coaches can be proud of."