During the 2018–19 season, PSV Eindhoven participated in the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup, the Johan Cruyff Shield and the UEFA Champions League.

He replaced Philip Cocu, who joined Fenerbahçe after five seasons at PSV, during which the club won three national titles.

[1] PSV started the season as defending Eredivisie champions, which qualified them for the Johan Cruyff Shield against cup winners Feyenoord.

[3] PSV's campaign in the KNVB Cup was a disappointment, as they were knocked out in the second round by Eerste Divisie side RKC Waalwijk.

PSV qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League by eliminating BATE Borisov in the play-off round.