PSV Players Urged By Ivan Perisic To Unite And Fight Against Arsenal In Champions League Match

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PSV Eindhoven's players must unite if they hope to compete against Arsenal in the Champions League, according to Ivan Perisic. The Dutch team faces Arsenal after two consecutive losses to Go Ahead Eagles last week. These defeats included a semi-final exit in the KNVB Beker and a league loss, leaving them eight points behind Ajax.

Perisic criticised the team's lack of cohesion in recent matches. "We are not a team," he stated, expressing frustration over their current form. Despite scoring against Juventus to reach the Champions League last 16, Perisic emphasised the need for unity. "We are not fighting for each other and that makes me angry," he added.

The players have discussed their issues, contrasting their domestic struggles with European success. Perisic noted, "We create enough chances and score enough, but without the ball we need to do better." He stressed the importance of teamwork and effort until the season concludes.

Coach Peter Bosz highlighted minor issues affecting PSV's performance. "There are a lot of small things that are now preventing you from winning," he explained. During Monday's press conference, questions focused more on PSV's domestic form than their upcoming match against Arsenal at Philips Stadion.

Bosz expressed disappointment that PSV's decline overshadowed their Champions League clash with Arsenal. "I understand that PSV's decline is now bigger news than the match we will play against Arsenal tomorrow," he said, lamenting the situation for football fans.

Arsenal's Record Against Dutch Teams

Arsenal has previously faced Bosz's PSV twice in the Champions League. Last season, they won 4-0 at home and drew 1-1 away during the group stage. Historically, Arsenal has lost only once in their last 14 games against Dutch teams in this competition, with that defeat occurring against PSV in 2007.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for PSV to prove themselves among Europe's elite clubs despite recent setbacks. Their ability to regroup and perform as a cohesive unit will be crucial as they aim to challenge Arsenal effectively.