PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz has left Lutsharel Geertruida on the bench for Sunday's match against FC Utrecht. Sergiño Dest starts at right-back in the starting lineup, according to a report by Goal.com.
The decision comes as PSV enjoys a strong start to the season. The club is second in the Eredivisie with ten points from four games. They have won three and drawn one. Only AZ Alkmaar leads the table, two points ahead. PSV has scored fifteen goals and conceded five, giving them a goal difference of plus ten.
Who starts for PSV?
PSV's lineup against FC Utrecht is set. Goalkeeper Jindřich Kovař starts between the posts. The defense consists of Sergiño Dest, Armando Obispo, Ryan Flamingo, and Mauro Júnior. Guus Til, Kodai Sano, and Noah Fernandez make up the midfield. In attack, Ruben van Bommel gets another chance on the left wing after a strong display against FC Groningen. Ivan Perišić plays on the right and Ricardo Pepi leads the line.
Summer signing Sven Mijnans must wait for a substitute appearance. The full squad is available on our squad page. The opponent, FC Utrecht, lines up with Vasilis Barkas in goal. Their defense and midfield features Hidde Horemans, Ogidi Nwankwo, Ruben Didden, Victor Vesterlund, Ryan De Wit, Nick Van den Berg, and Soulymane Zagre. Ismael Alarcón, Min Seong-jun, and Mathis Cathline play up front.
What does this mean for Geertruida?
Lutsharel Geertruida is yet to make his full debut for PSV. Bosz's choice to go with Dest indicates the US international is currently the preferred option at right-back. It's a significant call early in the campaign. Geertruida will have to await his opportunity from the substitutes' bench.
Peter Bosz commented on his selection. "Bosz makes decision on Geertruida’s starting place at PSV," the manager said. The statement underscores that the technical staff makes deliberate choices for each match.
What is PSV's league position?
The context for this match is positive. PSV's recent form is excellent, with three wins and a draw in their last four league games. The team has shown a solid defense and a productive attack. All current standings and statistics can be followed on our standings and stats pages.
The next challenge is already on the horizon. After the match against FC Utrecht, PSV travels to Amsterdam for a top-of-the-table clash against Ajax. That match is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Ajax currently sits fourth in the table. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page. The game against Ajax offers PSV a chance to further pressure AZ Alkmaar's lead at the top.
