A page will turn for the Netherlands, eliminated by Argentina in the quarter-finals. Asked following a meeting under the sign of tension, Louis van Gaal has also confirmed his departure from the Dutch selection. The opportunity also for the former Barça technician to thank his players. “The players fought until the last minute, they left everything on the pitch, I’m very proud of them. I really enjoyed this cycle as a coach. It is very painful to see how we have been eliminated. I can’t blame myself, I think we have everything prepared. My players fought to the end and died in the locker room (…) They gave their all”launched the Batavian before adding.
“I will not continue as a national team coach. It was my last game of my third term. I leave an excellent group, on a personal and football level, a close-knit team with a lot of skills. I’ve coached the Netherlands for 20 games and we haven’t lost a single one, it’s due to something.” As a reminder, Van Gaal will be replaced from next January by Ronald Koeman, whose appointment was announced several months ago.
