Mohamed Ihattaren must today enjoy an extra role in PSV’s season result against FC Groningen. Coach Roger Schmidt of the Eindhoven team passed the eighteen-year-old midfielder because he did not like his attitude during training.

Schmidt selects Ryan Thomas and Pablo Rosario in midfield against FC Groningen, while Mauro Júnior and Cody Gakpo gain the confidence of the German on the outside. “After the international match he did not train as he could. I also told him that. It is good that he sees it for himself,” Schmidt explained to the Ihattaren reserve in conversation with FOX Sports.

“We currently have a lot of opportunities. I now choose to play alongside Mauro Júnior and Cody Gakpo,” Schmidt continued, emphasizing that Ihattaren still appears in his plans. “For me it is important that a player comes up with a good reaction. Mo did it. I hope he can still give the answer on the field. I want to help him, help him to develop further.”