Van Bronckhorst: ‘It’s special to be back in the Netherlands’ | football
“It’s a game that could go either way. In Glasgow I found the difference between the teams very small. There were moments in the game when we were the dominant party and moments PSV was. It went right on. I think we can expect the same game tomorrow,” said the former Feyenoord coach.
The Rangers trainer likes to be active again in the Philips Stadium, which he obviously knows well. ,,For me, it has been a while since I was at PSV. Feyenoord last met. It’s the first time I’m back in the Netherlands with a foreign team. That makes it special for me to be back in the Netherlands. But in the end we come here for a result. Once you’ve played against a better one, you’ll have a better feeling about the quality of the higher. I think we have few secrets from each other and can play a nice game to make it to the group stage.”
Van Bronckhorst has left one of his defense players out of the selection: Alfredo Morelos. According to the Rangers trainer, the attacker is physical and not ready to be deployed. ,,I have to bring players who are ready to play, so I didn’t select him. As a person it was a difficult decision, but an easy one as a manager. It was the best decision to bring this team.
Last year’s away game against Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League is an inspiring example for Rangers. Rangers won 4-2 in Dortmund. ,,It is always more difficult to play away than at home. Last year we faced heavy expenses a few times. Then you need a good result both at home and at home. Borussia Dortmund is a good example of this,” said Van Bronckhorst, who looked back on his own history in the Champions League. ,,The 2006 final in Paris is the highlight of my career, but I have also been able to experience the Champions League with Feyenoord. I hope to experience this with Rangers now.”