Eindhoven forfeited points Saturday against SC Heerenveen (1-1), but number two, Ajax did a day later by the same not move further in-house than 2-2 against NEC.
“The loss of points from Ajax has a positive effect on us, which gives a different feeling that you can bring to the game, “said Cocu Monday at the press conference.
the coach suggested however that PSV will anyway be justified. “A big Champions League games in such a full and attractive stadium, a player needs to feel good.”
Eindhoven with 21 players traveled to Madrid. Adam Maher missing from the selection. Cocu wanted his lineup Monday night not to give up yet
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Penalties
PSV held Atletico three weeks ago in Eindhoven at 0-0, but that does not mean Cocu his team let pure play on the counter at Estadio Vicente Calderon.
“I would not sign now to 0-0 and penalties. We go do our best and want to play football. I know the qualities of Atletico, it will be a tough match. We will do our best and believe in our own abilities. “
Torres
Diego Simeone the coach of Atletico, Tuesday may again rely on Fernando Torres. The striker was missing last weekend in the league match against Deportivo La Coruna because of a slight knee injury.
Defender Stefan Savic and midfielders Tiago, Oliver and Thomas Teye missing in the selection of Simeone, who called eighteen players. Simeone expects a sizzling atmosphere in the stadium.
“Especially in big games, we get a great response from the crowd, ” said the Argentine, who warned of the power of PSV.” That is in the counterattack they know very well than to exploit the spaces. But we are doing a good series and hope to continue that. “
The return between Atletico Madrid and PSV in the eighth finals of the Champions League begins on Tuesday at 20.45 and is headed by the Englishman Mark Clattenburg.
Atletico Madrid, PSV will be Tuesday from 20:00 (kick-off 20:45) broadcast on NU.nl and SBS6. Would you like to receive a notification on your phone as soon as the arrangements are known? Click below this article on the filter Champions League Alert and choose the option my news + push message
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