Ibrahim Afellay criticizes Roger Schmidt for replacing Götze: “Couldn’t be more embarrassing”

After the 0: 4 swatter in the Eredivisie against Feyenoord, criticism of coach Roger Schmidt is hailing at PSV Eindhoven. The former Bundesliga coach caused some frowns during the home bankruptcy with some personnel decisions. Among other things, ex-PSV and Schalke star Ibrahim Afellay was angry Sport1: “Even the Rotterdam coach was surprised by Schmidt’s move. It couldn’t be more embarrassing.”

Afellay alluded to Schmidt’s decision to make three changes in the second half. At that time it was still 0: 1 and the coach took not only clearer Davy Pröpper, but also striker Eran Zahavi and director Mario Götze from the game. Decisions that the audience in the Philips Stadium acknowledged with whistles.

PSV: Pierre van Hooijdonk criticizes Roger Schmidt

Super talent Noni Madueke sat on the bench for more than 70 minutes and only came when it was already 0: 2. However, Schmidt rejected criticism of his decisions and pointed out that he did not want to overload his players. “What do you think? That we can play with the same team every three days?” He asked during the press conference after the game.

He added: “The substitutes did not play well, but in the last few weeks they have shown that they are helping us. I have to be able to rely on them too. If you want to achieve something, you have to make use of all the options. This is how we do it now . “

The Dutch ex-international striker Pierre van Hooijdonk, however, saw it very differently. He advised the PSV stars to approach their coach: “Wouldn’t it be time for the regulars to knock on the coach’s door and say: ‘We want to play with the strongest team. When we’re tired, give we’ll let you know. ‘”