It is restless at PSV in the run-up to the last league match of the season against AZ. After the sudden resignation of Ruud van Nistelrooij and the subsequent press conference of General Manager Marcel Brands and Technical Director Earnest Stewart, reproaches are flying around. For example, a group of players is held responsible for the departure of the head coach. PSV fans now seem to be turning against them.
It is not known exactly which players are involved, but it is clear that eight players have approached the PSV board to discuss the performance and future of Van Nistelrooij. Signals about this came to us last week The Telegraph, who reported about it and thus saw an internal row ensue. Names were also immediately mentioned, but that had to be returned to later. For example, Xavi Simons, whose name popped up, had nothing to do with it.
To those jerks who think they should start threatening players now, without knowing what exactly is going on: ???? ???? Sunday is all that matters right now!
— Funky (@RobFunke) May 25, 2023
On the internet, a witch hunt seems to have started among PSV fans against their own players, Rik Elfrink writes in the Eindhovens Dagblad. “Players are confronted with numerous assumptions from supporters on social media and are not happy with it, because they say they have nothing to do with the coverage,” said the club watcher, who further reports that the club has taken measures. “PSV no longer responds to the matter when asked and does not want to say who has or has not attended which meeting.”
Brands does not assume that the leak comes from the selection. “It is very, very bad that something leaks out,” said the general manager. “I am convinced that it does not come from the players. Maybe from entourages. I cannot judge that. That is looking for things that you will probably never know. The intention with us is to always improve things.” Stewart also argues for a working environment where everyone can say what they want. “We are not going to blame anyone, but we are trying to create a safe environment. That must always be guaranteed.”