PSV Eindhoven starts their Eredivisie title defense without Filip Kostić, who is still waiting for his work permit. The 33-year-old Serbian international has already been presented by PSV, but cannot feature against Fortuna Sittard. PSV Eindhoven is the reigning Eredivisie champion, with a 74-point lead and 24 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses from 30 games, recent form WWLLW. The team is 19 points clear of Feyenoord. PSV Eindhoven will also be without Sergiño Dest and Joey Veerman, who are both suspended. Veerman's suspension was reduced from two to one match. PSV Eindhoven will therefore make a number of changes to the squad that suffered a heavy defeat to AZ in the Johan Cruyff Shield. The team will try to respond immediately against Fortuna Sittard, who will visit the Philips Stadion. PSV Eindhoven will also be without Kodai Sano, who has not yet officially joined PSV. The Japanese midfielder moved from NEC Nijmegen to PSV in the summer, but his transfer is not yet official. PSV Eindhoven will therefore make a number of changes to the squad that suffered a heavy defeat to AZ in the Johan Cruyff Shield. The team will try to respond immediately against Fortuna Sittard, who will visit the Philips Stadion. The French forward Alassane Pléa is a welcome boost for PSV Eindhoven. He has returned to the squad after a year-long injury absence and has already played a number of matches. The 33-year-old forward still has a number of minutes to go before he is fully fit, but he is on the right track. PSV Eindhoven will therefore try to respond immediately against Fortuna Sittard, who will visit the Philips Stadion.