PSV vs Club Brugge: lineups

PSV

Ricardo Pepi has given Peter Bosz an extra attacking option after scoring on his return against Willem II. The American played half an hour in PSV's 7-0 win and is now fit enough to start, although Bosz has not promised him a place in the line-up. Guus Til is a credible alternative at centre-forward after scoring the winner away to Porto in PSV's previous Champions League fixture.

PSV switched to a back three against Willem II, but their last European starting side used four defenders. Kodai Sano and Mauro Júnior could provide the platform for Sven Mijnans to play between midfield and attack. Ruben van Bommel's recent goal strengthens his case for a starting role, while Ivan Perišić offers another experienced option across the forward line. The Croatian also has a personal connection to the visitors, having spent two seasons at Club Brugge. Paul Wanner and Jerdy Schouten remain unavailable, limiting Bosz's midfield options.

Club Brugge

Club Brugge have carried their attacking momentum from Europe into domestic competition. After beating Inter and Lens in the Champions League, Ivan Leko's side scored four first-half goals in Friday's 4-2 victory at Zulte Waregem. Hugo Vetlesen, Carlos Forbs, Nicolò Tresoldi and Hans Vanaken were all on target, giving Leko plenty of reasons to retain the core of his side.

Tresoldi should continue through the middle, supported by the pace of Forbs and Jan Virgili. Vanaken and Freddie Potts provide the structure behind them. The more advanced midfield position remains a genuine selection question: Vetlesen started and scored against Zulte Waregem, whereas Félix Lemaréchal was chosen from the outset against Lens.

The travelling squad is almost unchanged from the Lens game, with Lynnt Audoor replacing Tian Nai Koren. Injured centre-back Joël Ordóñez is absent, so Brandon Mechele and Jorne Spileers are expected to continue together in defence.