Ajax and Feyenoord’ loom as warning signs for PSV ahead of Super Cup

In the quiet of the Johan Cruijff Arena, the floodlights blaze while PSV prepares for Sunday evening, hoping to seize the first trophy of the new season – the Johan Cruijff Schaal. The atmosphere is tense as the club eyes a clash with cup winners AZ, and former player‑turned‑analyst Tommie van der Leegte voices growing concerns about the squad.

PSV, the reigning league champion, entered the weekend with the ambition of adding the Johan Cruijff Schaal to its cabinet. The club’s officials have repeatedly stressed that the PSV‑selectie still boasts considerable quality, despite the looming test against AZ.

Ahead of the showdown, Tommie van der Leegte admitted he is uneasy about the current players’ mindset. He told listeners that the PSV‑supporters would gladly back the team, yet he fears a loss of hunger after years of dominance.

In the De Rood Wit Podcast, Van der Leegte listed a series of headache dossiers. “Vindt Veerman een nieuwe club? Wil Perisic graag weg? En Dest? Ik heb het idee dat hij ook graag weg wil. Stel dat zij allemaal blijven…”, he said, highlighting uncertainty around Veerman, Perisic and Dest.

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He warned that complacency could creep in, questioning whether the group still possesses enough drive. “Is er dan nog genoeg honger? Daar maak ik me een beetje zorgen over. Ja, het zijn professionals, weet ik allemaal wel, maar tóch. Deze groep is al zo lang bij elkaar,” he added.

Van der Leegte also reflected on the club’s recent trajectory under Peter Bosz. “Ik ben Peter Bosz‑fan, maar vanaf het eerste seizoen tot nu is het voetbal steeds minder geworden, hè,” he remarked, recalling a season of dominant football followed by a title won with luck and a subsequent campaign that faltered after a strong month.

Trainer Peter Bosz echoed the sentiment, acknowledging that PSV cannot remain champion forever. He told that Ajax is “zetten alles op alles om volgend jaar kampioen te worden” and that they are relying on experienced players rather than youth.

Bosz also pointed to Feyenoord, noting that the club’s coach – who had guided them to a second‑place finish and a Champions League spot – was dismissed. “We moeten het echt weer zelf doen,” he concluded, emphasizing the need for PSV to rediscover its edge.

As the Johan Cruijff Schaal approaches, the warnings from Van der Leegte and Bosz underscore a pivotal moment for PSV. The club must balance its existing talent with renewed ambition to fend off the challenges posed by Ajax and Feyenoord’ in the season’s opening showdown.