Decimated by several injuries, Brest welcomes PSV Eindhoven this Tuesday during the 6th day of the first phase of the Champions League. An opponent who has the best attack in Europe.
Thanks to a very good start to the Champions League (3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss), Stade Brestois is approaching the final days of the first phase with much less pressure than PSG, and that’s already an achievement. But lightness is not yet Eric Roy’s watchword before challenging PSV Eindhoven, champion of the Netherlands and best attack in Europe (56 goals in the Eredivisie and 10 in C1).”We have fewer arguments, but I am counting on the state of mind of the players, on the group, this strength, this cohesion to defeat this team. Not just defend well, but attack. Force them to defend more than in the championship, where they are dominant.” as he declared yesterday at a press conference. His team is not yet mathematically qualified for the next round, but a draw would be enough for his happiness.
Coulibaly, Lala injured, Ajorque suspended
For the first time since the start of the season, the Pirates are experiencing a significant loss of absences due to injuries to key players or suspensions, and which risks being detrimental in the balance of power with the opponent. In defense, Eric Roy will be deprived of Soumaïla Coulibaly and Kenny Lala, while the young Zogbé is not qualified for the C1. In the middle, Pierre Less-Melou and Jonas Martin will only be able to return at the start of next year while in attack if Romain Faivre is still uncertain due to ankle pain, the indisputable holder at the forefront who made so much good for Brestois since the start of the season, Ludovic Ajorque, is suspended.
It would therefore be interesting to see how Roy can reshape his formation with probably the Swiss Edimilson Fernandes in the right lane of defense, he will thus be able to rely on Mahdi Camara and Hugo Magnetti in midfield. In attack, Pereira Lage, very often a substitute this season, should benefit from the absence of Ajorque to accompany Abdallah Sima in attack. A fairly significant turnover, but one that has worked quite well for Romain Del Castillo’s partners since the start of the season. By wanting to avoid fatigue and stimulate competition, Eric Roy never hesitated to make significant changes from one match to the next.
Having a tight schedule would almost be an advantage for the Brestois technician.”Playing every three or four days also allows you to quickly re-project yourself onto a new objective, to be full of energy again for the next challenge. I hope the team will be very happy to play this match, even if they are weakened.” But Eric Roy does not deny that it will necessarily be different without Ajorque “We are missing Ludo but we still have a lot of attackers. Salah, Sima, Baldé. Despite everything, we also have players who are capable of playing in that position. It will necessarily be different, but also interesting qualities to be able to put this PSV team in difficulty. We will adapt and hope to do the best.”
What time does the Brest – PSV Eindhoven match start?
The Brest – PSV Eindhoven match will start at 9 p.m. this Tuesday. It will take place at the Roudourou stadium in Guingamp. Spanish referee José Maria Sanchez Martinez will direct the match.
On which TV channel is Brest – PSV Eindhoven broadcast?
Two channels will broadcast this Brest – PSV Eindhoven, in this case Canal Sport.
What streaming broadcast for the Brest – PSV Eindhoven match?
If you are a subscriber, you will be able to watch the Brest – PSV Eindhoven match via the MyCanal application.
The probable compositions
Brest: Bizot – Amavi, Chardonnet, Le Cardinal, Fernandes – Camara, Del Castillo, Magnetti – Doumbia, Pereira Lage, Sima
PSV Eindhoven: Benitez – Dams, Flamingo, Boscagli, Karsdop – Tillman, Mauro Jr, Saibari – Lang, De Jong, Bakayoko
The different coasts
Faced with the leader of the Eredivisie who took a point at the Parc against PSG, Brest will not start as favorites.
Betclic: Brest 3.62 / Draw 3.53 / PSV Eindhoven 2.00.
Unibet: Brest 3.65 / Draw 3.58 / PSV Eindhoven 1.97.
Sports bets: Brest 3.60 / Draw 3.55 / PSV Eindhoven 2.00.