PSV Eindhoven defender Olivier Boscagli has been accused of giving up this season after his failed move to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Former defender Khalid Boulahrouz throws the accusation at the defender today via Soccer News, criticising his performance in the 3-2 win over NAC Breda.
For those that aren’t aware, Boscagli was heavily linked with a move to Brighton throughout the summer transfer window.
He had entered the final year of his deal, and the Seagulls were looking at a cut price move, the thinking being that PSV would sell rather than lose him on a free this summer instead.
The Dutch side refused to do business, though, despite Boscagli making it clear that he wanted the move to the Premier League.
Ultimately the move didn’t happen, and he ended up staying, albeit reluctantly, with the expectation now being that he’ll move on for free this summer.
He’s remained a permanent fixture for PSV this season, with 28 appearances in all competition to date across the Eredivisie, Champions League and KNVB Cup.
It seems, though, his performances have not been up to the usual standard and Boulahrouz believes that is because he is still frustrated at not being allowed to join Brighton in the summer.
“I think it also has to do with concentration,” he said when discussing the defensive performance in the 3-2 win on Saturday.
“We were just talking about Boscagli, who also makes a lot of concentration errors. Peter Bosz’s game requires a lot of concentration right now.
“He had a good period, but after the uncertainty whether he would stay or go away, he never tapped his level again. Now he makes a lot of concentration errors, but I have the idea that he thinks: “I don’t want to be here anymore, I play against my will.” I get that idea a bit from him.”
