Rian Rosendaal20 jan 2025, 16:05
Last updated: Jan 20, 2025, 4:05 PM
PSV’s 22-man squad for the Champions League clash against Red Star Belgrade has been unveiled by Peter Bosz.A victory in the Serbian capital on Tuesday is crucial for Eindhoven’s team to keep their hopes alive for advancing to the play-offs of the prestigious tournament.
Malik Tillman’s recent injury during the Excelsior match has sidelined him, prompting Bosz to promote Tai Abed to the senior squad. The 20-year-old Israeli winger has been a standout performer for Jong PSV and is now eyeing his first-team debut.
Abed’s remarkable tally of 11 goals in 21 appearances for Jong PSV in the Kitchen champion Division places him joint fourth in the league’s scoring charts. His hat-trick against Vitesse in December further highlighted his potential. Having extended his contract until 2026, Abed has been training regularly with the first team under Bosz’s guidance.
Joining Abed in Belgrade is Wessel Kuhn, the captain of Jong PSV. The 18-year-old defender is also awaiting his first prospect to feature for the Eredivisie leaders.
PSV will be without Ivan Perisic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, and matteo Dams, who is suspended. Sergiño Dest and Adamo Nagalo remain sidelined due to injuries, further depleting Bosz’s options.
However, the return of Couhaib Driouech and Isaac Babadi to the squad provides a boost. The pair is likely to be among the substitutes for Tuesday’s match, wich marks PSV’s second-to-last group stage fixture. The final group game will be against Liverpool on January 29.
PSV’s Full Squad for the Match
Goalkeepers: Walter Benitez, Joël Drommel, Niek Schiks
Defenders: Olivier Boscagli, Ryan Flamingo, Mauro Júnior, Richard Ledezma, Armando Obispo, Wessel Kuhn, Rick Karsdorp
Midfielders: joey Veerman, Guus Til, Jerdy Schouten, Ismael Saibari, Tygo Land, Isaac Babadi
Forwards: Luc de Jong, Ricardo Pepi, johan Bakayoko, Noa Lang, Couhaib Driouech, Tai Abed.
