Heracles Almelo at Philips Stadion

After four successive losses, in which PSV has been out-scored nine to one, I think its safe to say all is not right in Eindhoven. Internal issues relating to a language barrier that inexplicably saw Carlos Salcido on the bench, a complete failure of professional decorum by Danko Lazović, a blow-up by Edison Méndez and the ongoing issue of less-than suitable work ethic and tenacity signal the club is serious jeopardy of a complete free-fall. The task now is a great one as it is becoming clear Hubb Stevens must regain control of the players, eradicate the cancer withing and mold them into a team through a tougher disciplinarian hand but do so expeditiously.

Prior to the match Hubb Stevens said:

"We know the players will be looking to get back to winning ways. They are keen to restore some pride tomorrow night. We will play a team that will not make the trip to Eindhoven to entertain the crowd to a spectacular game of football. They are very compact in defence and play well as a team. We will hopefully be able to show the fans our tactical and technical skills. I demand full commitment"

PSV will be without Jan Kromkamp, Dirk Marcellis and Nordin Amrabat with Carlos Salcido only getting back from international duty late Friday.

Hubb Stevens went on to say:

"We will show the appropriate respect for our opponents, but Heracles will fight to the end. We will be forced to breech the Heracles wall and have to be careful not to concede a goal. We will hopefully put in a commanding and solid team display. We need the PSV fans to get behind us."

I will report on the match as it concludes.