It is almost exactly 15 months ago since Kevin Brok made the move to Leverkusen. Previously, the 35-year-old worked with the PSV U16 team - with a number of players in the squad he could face with his Werkself on Wednesday. Brok: "It will be another great yet demanding challenge for us, but that's the case in every match in this competition. We want these games at the absolute top level and we are confident enough to work something out. We're also going into this game with the aim of winning it."
Brok: Focus on own Ideas and performance
It was only on Monday night that the PSV second team, including a number of players in the UCL Youth League squad, played a match in the Dutch second division. According to Brok, this means it is not yet possible to predict exactly how PSV will line up at UHS. The Werkself coach on the strengths of the upcoming opponents: "They have a good understanding of the game, a high level of intensity and individually highly gifted players - but that's similar to us. That's why we're focussing on ourselves, our ideas and our performance."
In view of other players possibly ruled out in addition to Francesco Buono (cruciate ligament injury), the U19 team against PSV will be able to draw on players from the U17 squad. "It remains to be seen to what extent that will apply. We'll have to wait and see at the final training session with one or two players," said Brok. "But we have a strong squad in both teams. If someone drops out, others are ready. We have full confidence in each individual player."
Live stream on club media channels – free admission to UHS
Bayer 04 fans can watch the match live at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium, with gates opening one hour before kick-off at 13:00 CEST. Admission is free. Cashless payments only for food and drink. Brok is looking forward to the Youth League home opener: "If everything goes well, it will be a really great day. We're hoping for great support, especially for the lads!"
For anybody unable to be there, there will be a live stream of the match on bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app. The broadcast starts at 13:55 CEST.
