Former Tottenham star insists Arsenal are ‘missing something’ as he talks title struggles – and insists PSV could shock the Gunners in Champions League clash
- Former Spurs star Ivan Perisic will take on Arsenal when they clash with PSV
- Ahead of the game, the Croat insisted the Gunners are ‘missing something’
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Ivan Perisic believes PSV Eindhoven can beat Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League clash because Mikel Arteta’s squad have previously lacked what it takes to be winners.
The Dutch side saw off Arne Slot’s Feyenoord to take the Eredivisie title last season but they slipped to a fourth defeat of their league campaign on Saturday with an away loss at Go Ahead Eagles.
In the Champions League, however, PSV saw off Liverpool in the group stage before overcoming Juventus in a two-legged fixture to reach the last 16.
Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s visit to the Philips Stadion on Tuesday night, Perisic, who spent a short period at Tottenham, said: ‘It’s going to be tough, they’re a really good team. Young team, good coach.
‘But over the last [few] years, they are always missing something to [help them] step up and win something.
‘We have to be fully prepared, then we have a good chance to beat them. I believe in our team and we have to play at our best. When you hear the Champions League anthem, it gives something special.’
Arsenal have failed to win in either of their previous two matches in all competitions
The Gunners have looked shaky in recent weeks amid a growing number of injuries in the side
PSV star Ivan Perisic – who used to play for Spurs – claimed Arsenal are ‘missing something’
PSV have not kept a clean sheet in their last seven Eredivisie matches, conceding three against Go Ahead Eagles over the weekend.
However, manager Peter Bosz said he has no plans to adapt his side’s aggressive style which has seen them score in every home game this season.
‘I already indicated last year that defending starts with attacking,’ he said when quizzed as to whether he will be more conservative against the Gunners.
‘We immediately put pressure on the ball, which allowed us to win it back quickly and often did not have to defend at all. Football is a complex sport. You cannot point to one single aspect.
‘It is a combination of many factors that have to come together well. It is often small details that prevent us from winning matches. We are working intensively to improve those details and I am responsible for that.’
