PSV Eindhoven forward Ruben van Bommel has expressed dissatisfaction with his performance despite scoring in his side’s 5-2 victory over SC Cambuur in the Eredivisie on Sunday, as the Dutch champions returned to the top of the league table.
Van Bommel scored PSV’s third goal in the 19th minute after Sven Mijnans had netted twice to give the visitors a comfortable lead.
Cambuur fought back to reduce the deficit to 3-2 following a temporary stoppage, but further goals from Mijnans and Ayoni Santos secured the win for Peter Bosz’s side.
Speaking in an interview with ESPN after the match, Van Bommel admitted that he was not at his best, particularly during the first half, when he struggled in physical duels.
“I didn’t think I was at my best today. I didn’t think I was great in the duels in the first half, and in the second half I should have made more of a few moves,” he said.
The forward also expressed frustration over a missed opportunity, joking about a shot that failed to trouble the goalkeeper.
He explained that scoring alone was not enough to satisfy him when he believed he could have added more goals.
Van Bommel, who spent nine months recovering from a serious knee injury, said he was pleased with his fitness but acknowledged that his stamina still needed improvement.
He added that playing more matches would help him regain his sharpness rather than taking an extended rest during the international break.
The PSV forward also remains unhappy with the decision not to credit him with an assist for Ivan Perisic’s goal against FC Groningen.
Van Bommel had supplied the ball before Jorg Schreuders’ touch altered the sequence, leading to the assist being denied.
“I think anyone who understands football would give me that assist,” he said, adding that an attempt was made on his behalf to challenge the decision, but it was unsuccessful.
Van Bommel has recorded four goals and three assists in 11 Eredivisie appearances this season, with PSV set to face NEC Nijmegen in their next league fixture on November 21.
