De Boer was convinced that his team could play the 5-3-2 system. Most players have played it, some still play it. And it's not hocus pocus, he said. And of…
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The jersey numbers were presented for the Oranje squad. And with Jasper Cillesen out of contention due to Corona, Maarten Stekelenburg got the #1 jersey, while Tim Krul has his…
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There is always that outside chance whatever the balance of quality or euros, and Van de Looi knew his team could beat France. A top notch goalie, a solid defence,…
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Coming Monday, Young Oranje plays their quarter finals vs France in the Euros under 21. Coach van de Looi will have to make due without his top performers Cody Gakpo,…
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The bullit is through the church, as the Dutch saying goes. Marco Bizot, Steven Bergwijn, Anwar El Ghazi, Hans Hateboer, Rick Karsdorp, Jeremiah St Juste, Kenny Tete and Tonny Vilhena…
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The competition is done, in The Netherlands. The biggest shock probably Emmen's relegation. After a dramatic return to form the popular club fought themselves back into a relegation play-off and…
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We've seen it before here, with National Team coaches taking advice from us Oranje experts. The call for Weghorst, the confusion around Babel and Strootman, the omissions of Karsdorp, Frank…
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Well, we're at the business end of the season... Things are heating up nicely in Spain and France, while the champs in Italy, Holland and England are known already. Still…
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As requested by some, a look at the different National Team coaches the Dutch enjoyed over the years. I am giving you my personal opinion. You can add yours below…
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I wish I followed my instincts and wrote in my previous post that I wouldn't play with the same eleven vs Gibraltar. I would have gone with a 3-4-3 and…
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It really shows that Van Dijk and Van Hecke need more playing time together, individually great players but man, in…
@Tjeerd, Thank you for posting the link; really good.
Good analysis. Thank you
Found this analysis of the game on the NYT's Athletic. Good read, free link. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7370754/2026/06/20/netherlands-sweden-result-world-cup-gakpo-brobbey/?unlocked_article_code=1.rlA.BC3V.DOzBkx-v3-RS&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta
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The biggest change to this team will be the addition of Brobbey. That gives us a focal point in the…