The Dutch had doubts what the workforce would appear like with out Frenkie de Jong, who has not touched the pitch since El Clasico in April and it’s already recognized that he won’t play within the Previous Continent championship. In the meantime, in two pleasant matches earlier than the European Championships, the absence of Barcelona’s central midfielder was utterly invisible. The statistic that the Netherlands rating higher with out de Jong on the pitch than with him on the pitch is critical.
66.7% – Since his debut in September 2018, @OnsOranje received 66.7 p.c of their matches with out Frenkie de Jong within the beginning line-up (10/15), in comparison with 61.5 p.c of their video games with the midfielder as a starter (32/52). Absent. pic.twitter.com/f6Pbv0N9d5
— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) June 10, 2024
Within the final match earlier than the Euro, Ronald Koeman wished to deal with the three of Teun Koopmeiners – Tijani Reijnders – Joey Veerman within the midfield. Nonetheless, the primary one suffered an damage throughout the warm-up and was changed by Jerdy Schouten from PSV. Koopmeiners felt ache in his groin and his participation within the event is questionable. After the match, the coach complained regarding issues with accidents within the midfield, however the gamers he has at his disposal are nonetheless of nice high quality.
The one who takes on the creation of the sport in de Jong’s absence might be very typically Veerman. Final season, the PSV participant created as many as 25 “massive probabilities” for his membership teammates to create a purpose, which is one of the best outcome within the TOP 7 European leagues. He completed the league marketing campaign with 16 assists. Veerman’s each contact with the ball exhibits nice high quality. Not solely does he play passes on the nostril, however he does it with excellent timing. Stopping him by our mid-line will probably be extraordinarily necessary within the premiere match of the white and purple workforce on the European Championships.
After the primary sparring between the Dutch and Canada, “Oranje” began a dialogue whether or not it’s price selecting Jeremy Frimpong on the wing within the first eleven. With the Canadians, the Bayer participant recorded an help and a purpose, however with Iceland he was already on the bench. Xavi Simons appeared on the correct aspect and scored within the first half. He was assisted by Denzel Dumfries, who is also overwhelmed by Frimpong in a swinging formation. Dumfries, nonetheless, gave no cause to switch him towards Poland. On this millennium, no Dutch defender has participated in as many goal-scoring actions as an Inter participant.
19 – Denzel Dumfries was instantly concerned in 19 objectives for The Netherlands (6 objectives, 13 assists), greater than another defender for @OnsOranje this century (Daley Blind 18). Gratitude. pic.twitter.com/aCVhqvLFyy
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The offensive energy of the Dutch is extraordinary, and one of many foremost heroes of the sparring was Memphis Depay. When the previous Atletico participant involves the nationwide workforce, he forgets regarding all his worries and delights the Oranje followers along with his play. Other than being an efficient finisher (a purpose towards Canada and a disallowed purpose towards Iceland), he typically steps into the quarterback’s sneakers. At Euro, he might develop into one of the best scorer within the historical past of the nationwide workforce. He’s solely 5 objectives behind Robin van Persie.
The Dutch bench can also be spectacular. Just regarding each new participant brings high quality when getting into the sphere. Wout Weghorst wanted 36 minutes in two video games (in its place) to attain twice. As well as, there are extraordinarily harmful set items – Virgil van Dijk was glorious at them twice in pleasant matches, and you’ll have to be particularly cautious with them.
After the Poles’ sparring with Ukraine and Turkey, there was a whole lot of admiration among the many followers for Michał Probierz’s workforce. This isn’t stunning – in any case, we received in good model towards two Euro contributors. Luckily, Coach Probierz will have the ability to shortly “get all the way down to earth” and put together the workforce for the primary Euro match towards the Netherlands.
Nicola Zalewski and Kacper Urbański had been notably spectacular in our workforce, however the Dutch’s expertise vary is even larger. Gakpo, Malen, Ake – these are gamers whose names haven’t but appeared on this textual content, however they’re the celebs of European soccer. Urbański has the potential to be a future star. The Bologna midfielder has settled into the squad with none complexes. Polsat Sport knowledgeable Maciej Stolarczyk mentioned within the final Cafe Futbol that already throughout the U-17 nationwide workforce coaching camp it was clear that he was a pure expertise. A very powerful factor is that his profession is well-managed by his dad and mom – this provides hope that the 19-year-old won’t drown within the depths of huge soccer. Urbański can nonetheless give us a whole lot of pleasure – let’s hope he outshines all of the Dutch stars within the first match of Euro 2024.
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