Frank de Boer has confirmed that the Netherlands will once again use a 5-3-2 formation when they face Georgia on Sunday.
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Netherlands were widely criticised for their performance against Scotland in midweek, but that has not changed De Boer’s mind.
Speaking at his press conference on Saturday, De Boer confirmed that a 5-3-2 will once again be used against Georgia, “We are sticking to that formation. I am convinced that we need this system.”
On whether, Netherlands would use it against Ukraine in the European Championships, De Boer said, “Whether we also start against Ukraine like this? That is quite possible. There is a good chance, but nothing is final yet.’
De Boer states the players are behind the change, “It’s a learning process. It’s not called a practice match for nothing, you have to learn from that. It’s about June 13th. The selection agrees with this choice.”
A change to 4-3-3 during matches is also an option, “If I think it’s necessary, we’ll do it. We also have the players for 4-3-3. Steven Berghuis can do well there, but also Donyell Malen, Quincy Promes and Cody Gakpo.”
Netherlands face Georgia at 17.00 on Sunday.
Oranje will be lucky to score a goal with this very poor, losing manager. He has more losses than victories, he is a loser!
Why on earth you want to use 5-3-2 against Georgia? I guess is it will be 3-5-2 all the time.
Deploy 4-3-3 for god sake. This team made of allmost half never play together in the NT setup. We have limited time and should maximize on the strengths of Oranje 4-3-3.
Few matches since FDB took charge . his 5-3-2 does not perform well and with the exclusion of karsdop, Hateboer makes it even dificult more at right side. Only Blind on the left suits the formation.
As a harsh critic of FDB, I agree with you that he is not remotely the man for the job. He wouldn’t even be my fourth choice. But to say they won’t score a goal, that’s a bit much. I was looking forward to the Euro under Koeman, I thought they could bring it home. Now I have no expectations besides group stage.
What a sad state of affair for a country that is know for its beautiful game. What kills me is they have the players, but the tactics and approach are all wrong.