PSV's Sergino Dest (25) Impresses at World Cup

Sportnieuws.nl host Damian Vlottes describes 'Dest as a joy to watch'. Former footballer Ali Boussaboun, who joined this site's World Cup podcast in recent days, agrees. "He's truly a weapon, as you've seen at PSV. He's incredibly skilled on the ball, technically proficient, and if he has space, he can play fantastic football," praises the former Moroccan international.

Robert Maaskant points out that the winger plays a completely different role for the United States than he does for PSV. "He plays much higher up the pitch. They play with a different right-back, which allows Dest to play as a midfielder. He also has a free role, so he's not just confined to the wing. He's everywhere, and he's very good at it," Maaskant explains.

The former coach of NAC Breda and Wisla Krakow, among others, believes PSV coach Peter Bosz would have watched with interest. "They know Dest inside and out, of course, but he's also someone who wants to develop his team further. I think he definitely sees this as an option for next season."

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Reporter Rick Kraaijeveld immediately brings up Bayern Munich's interest. "Then Dest will really have to step up his game a bit," Maaskant states resolutely. "He did that against Paraguay, but he's been injured too often," Maaskant says, referring to the many games the American missed due to muscle injuries. "And he's already fallen short at the absolute top level..."

Boussaboun doesn't find that a strong argument. "Perhaps it came too early, but Barcelona wasn't an easy club at that time either," concludes the thirteen-time Moroccan international.

In the latest episode of Sportnieuws.nl's daily World Cup football podcast, analysts Robert Maaskant and Ali Boussaboun thoroughly discuss referee Danny Makkelie's performance during the United States' opening match. Other Dutch influences surrounding that game are also covered.

The podcast also looks ahead to Morocco's first match against Brazil. Furthermore, Maaskant and Boussaboun discuss Cody Gakpo's performances for the Dutch national team. The question is raised whether the attacker can ever become the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands. You can hear all this and much more from 7:30 AM in your favorite podcast app.