According to Kenneth Pérez, ESPNis analyst, Ismael Saibari has reached an exceptional level of form. He points out that there has been a significant increase over the last season, both physically and in terms of play. However, Pérez nuanced this assessment by stating that there is still work to be done for Saibari. He describes it as sometimes too unpredictable, which could explain why a large signature does not seem imminent. The former midfielder of PSV and Ajax believes that Saibari needs to gain consistency and get used to his new body, while recognizing a significant physical improvement.

The story of Saibari begins in the parks of Spain, where he played football with his brother, himself playing in the FC Barcelona youth teams. Initially attacking, he finally expanded as a midfielder. In 2020, he joined PSV’s youth teams, where coach Roger Schmidt gave him a first-team chance. The 2022/23 season marked a consecration with its final integration into the first team, culminating with its first selection in the Moroccan national team in September 2023. Since then, he has already participated in fifteen international meetings, contributing to a total of forty-three goals for PSV.

PSV starts its Champions League campaign Tuesday night at 6:45 p.m. against Union Saint-Gilloise. Coach Peter Bosz will have to deal with several absences, including Mauro Júnior, Alassane Plea and Kiliann Sildillia, which could offer an opportunity to start at Anass Salah-Eddine. PSV’s likely composition for this match includes Kovar in goal, with a defence composed of Dest, Flamingo, Gasiorowski and Salah-Eddine. The midfield will be composed of Schouten, Veerman, Saibari, and the attack could be led by Pepi, with Perišic and Van Bommel in support. Guus Til is absent from the composition, while Armando Obispo, although missing the last game, seems fit to play.