Johan Kücükaslan.
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Memphis Depay.
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Memphis Depay had a troublesome debut in opposition to Poland. With barely ten minutes left, he was changed by Wout Weghorst, who in flip solely wanted a few minutes on the sphere earlier than deciding for the Netherlands.
Within the Netherlands’ second group stage recreation, this time in opposition to France, Depay was as soon as once more given the prospect from the beginning.
Once more, he was having a troublesome time. This prompted SVT’s seconded reporter Johan Kücükaslan to criticize the striker in his report from the world.
– Now I am no professional, however you nearly dare to say that the Netherlands won’t win the EC if he performs in that place, he says.
– It might be exhausting to say, however you’ll be able to see that his teammates keep away from matching him, he continues.
Criticism of Depay: “Nearly a bit smug”
The SVT reporter additionally criticizes Depay’s physique language on the pitch.
– I would not say it is smug, but it surely’s nearly a little bit smug nonetheless. I perceive why he was substituted within the final recreation.
Memphis Depay was changed within the second half, however identical to within the opener, it was not till the ultimate phases of the sport that he was changed by Wout Weghorst. This time the change came regarding within the 79th minute.
The match ended 0-0. Closest to deciding what the Netherlands’ Xavi Simons who had a purpose dominated out for offside when a teammate was deemed to intervene with France’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
With each groups taking factors, it’s clear that Poland finishes final within the group and is thus utterly eradicated from the EC following two rounds performed.
