PSV in 'don't tell Rangers' appeal as Peter Bosz reveals star man is in mix for shock Champions League return

Peter Bosz has given injured Patrick van Aanholt a shot at making the Champions League playoff return showdown with Rangers.

But after the reveal the boss quickly urged the gathered media to keep it a secret from Michael Beale and the Scottish Premiership side. The Dutch international wing-back went off on the opening day Eredivisie victory over Vitesse and they player had been set to miss both legs of the tie.

He was pulled from the Champions League squad going into the first leg at Ibrox but PSV have up until midnight to make any last minute changes to their squad for the crucial group stage shoot-out in the Netherlands with boss Bosz giving the full-back every chance to make the second leg. Ahead of the game Bosz was asked about the fitness of the squad, responding: "I hope the players received well but we have one more day of training today. After training today I will take the decision."

Pressed on if he wasn't sure of his squad, the boss went on: "Yes there are more players. Patrick van Aanholt is training with us so let's see how he is doing today." Bosz was pressed on the return being a "big surprise", before the boss quipped: "Yes, but don't tell Rangers please."

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