Iconic Rafael van der Vaart has named former Rangers linked Xavi Simons as PSV's primary hazard man after a powerful begin to life in Holland.
The Europa League finalists welcome PSV to Ibrox subsequent week with the second leg within the Netherlands for a spot within the Champions League group stage. Giovanni van Bronckhorst 's facet had been strongly linked with a transfer for the 19-year-old former PSG wonderkid, however he opted as an alternative for a switch to PSV.
He launched himself with a objective on his debut towards Ajax within the Johan Cruyff Protect and former Actual Madrid and Spurs star van der Vaart, who received 109 caps for the Netherlands, has been vastly impressed with Dutch teen Simons. He stated: "I do like to observe PSV. They're a really entertaining watch. They've some good skills and I actually like seeing Xavi Simons play. It looks as if we had heard about him for years with out anybody truly seeing him play.
"However now that we've lastly seen what he can do, it is very clear he's going to be a very nice participant. And it's nice to see him play soccer in his personal nation. He's an thrilling expertise". In the meantime, Dutch icon Ruud Gullit has informed PSV boss Ruud van Nistelrooy to neglect about model and focus on outcomes, forward of their showdown with Rangers.
He stated: "PSV should not a glamorous membership, however they get the job achieved. It is good for Ruud van Nistelrooy that he has already received his first trophy with the Johan Cruyff Protect. Beating Ajax within the closing will give the staff large confidence.
"My message to PSV is to be affected person and never fear about how they play. You do not have to win the possession battle to win the sport. It is concerning the consequence and never about taking part in good soccer."
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