On the eve of the semi-final match, Netherlands coach Koeman gave an interview to Dutch media NOS. He hopes that the Dutch team can fully enjoy the moment of the semi-finals and hopes the team can progress further.
Firstly, he talked about this game. “It feels special, we all have a dream together. The semi-finals, in a great stadium, against a great nation, with strong support from Dutch fans. We can fully enjoy the present moment, but we hope we can go a little further.”
He then spoke about their opponents for the match, England. “England have had a clear identity in this tournament; they are hard to beat. They may not have played games that have been widely praised, yet they’ve reached the semi-finals. Both teams know each other well. Details will be decisive. Of course, they can still improve, but we can also play a perfect game. This is something we haven’t been able to achieve so far.”
Similarly disclosed by NOS, if the Netherlands eventually win the trophy, captain Van Dijk can wildly display the trophy in front of the audience in Amsterdam the day after winning.
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