The Eindhoven giants have already secured progression but would be looking to keep their unbeaten record intact when they face Razvan Lucescu’s side
In the latest round of UEFA Europa League, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 Eindhoven will lock horns against Rapid Bucharest at Philips Stadion on Thursday, December 15.
PSV Eindhoven
The Boeren would be pretty relaxed going into Thursday’s game against the Romanian outfit, as they have already sealed progression to the next phase of the Europe’s secondary club competition. However, they would be looking to extend their good run by securing
maximum points in the upcoming encounter at home.
Occupying the top spot in Group C, the Eindhoven giants have surpassed expectations in their European voyage. With four wins and a draw in their opening five fixtures, they are looking like the most threatening side in the competition.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fred-c14136 Rutten, PSV head coach, has revealed that his entire focus is currently on the game in hand despite his side having booked their place in the next round.
“The qualification has been achieved already. Domestically, we have another interest but first tomorrow. Only then will I look to the next game. I will not take any risks with players who started recently”
“Stanislav Manolev has some ankle problems and you should be careful anyway. With Wilfred Bouma we are careful. There will be some other people starting as an indicator to see how strong we are”, Rutten said while talking to the media.
Rapid Bucharest
Although the outfit from Bucharest commenced their Europa League campaign in style with a win over Hapoel Tel Aviv back in September, they have struggled to perform at their best since then.
The Giulestinii are sitting at the bottom of their group, having secured only three points from five fixtures and have an overall record of 5 played, 1 won and four lost.
Razvan Lucescu, the Bucharest outfit head coach, has urged his side to put in a solid performance against an in-form PSV away from home to end their European campaign on a high note.
Last five matches
PSV Eindhoven
The Boeren have emerged victorious in four of their last five fixtures in all competitions, losing the remaining game.
Rapid Bucharest
he Giulestenii have lost four of their last five encounters and managed to record a win in the remaining fixture.
Players to watch
PSV Eindhoven – http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Strootman-c20775
The Dutch International is in good form this season and has performed impressively in every encounter. The highly-rated midfielder would be looking to continue performing highly and lead his side to a win.
Rapid Bucharest – http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danut-Coman-c10238
The 32-year-old goalkeeper will be a busy man and will have to keep away the Eindhoven giants’ efforts if he wants his side to achieve a good result in this encounter.
Prediction
PSV are brimming with confidence following their impressive recent run. The Bucharest outfit is unlikely to threaten at all them in front of their home crowd. The match will end in an easy 3-0 win in favour of the Eindhoven giants.
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