On July 3, the Netherlands will face Romania in the round of 16 of the European Championship. Ahead of the match, Dutch head coach Koeman attended a press conference.
About the 1988 Dutch championship
Koeman: If we have the same luck as in 1988, we’ll win tomorrow’s game.
About the previous match against Austria
Koeman: I was a bit disappointed, especially in the first half. We weren’t aggressive enough. So, we’ve focused on that in training and aim to show it in the next match.
About the Dutch team
Koeman: The Netherlands is a proud nation; we like to win and play attractive football. We know it doesn’t always work out, but we’ll analyze Romania very seriously. We know what to expect and need to improve from the last game. That’s what we aim to do.
About Simmons
Koeman: He has enormous talent. Good players can play anywhere, and he’s shown that at Ajax and RB Leipzig.
About the match strategy
Koeman: By applying high pressure and not giving space, your team becomes more solid. That’s what we focus on. Against Austria, we were too chaotic, which gave them confidence and took ours away.
About Romania
Koeman: I think they’ll be very aggressive. Romania is strong defensively, and their corners and free kicks are dangerous.
About Blind
Koeman: Of course, we’ll make adjustments, mainly due to absences in midfield. Our midfield has been inconsistent. Is Blind an option? For me, Blind can play in multiple positions.
Koeman: Romania is strong defensively and skilled at set-pieces, hoping for Netherlands’ luck from 1988 to return. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/12869.html
