Frank de Boer does not agree with the criticism surrounding Netherlands performance against Turkey on Wednesday.
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Netherlands lost their opening World Cup qualifier 4-2 on Wednesday in Istanbul leading to more pressure and criticism for Frank de Boer.
Speaking at his press conference on Friday ahead of the clash with Latvia, De Boer thinks the criticism is unfair, especially the suggestion that his team pass the ball sideways too often.
He said, “It is not the case that we have taken it easy. I don’t know if you saw Spain yesterday, they also had a terribly difficult time against Greece. Then you try to find holes, which is very difficult.
“I think we always try to play as quickly and directly as possible. We also have the types for that. Daley plays in such a way at Ajax, his first thought is always ahead. Frenkie always wants to play ahead too. I think we hardly played the ball back to Tim (Krul), for example.”
De Boer wants to see his side take more of their chances, “Ultimately, of course, it is about creating opportunities. We had some decent attacks with Donyell Malen in the first half. You just want to see that more. Then it’s all about the small details. Hopefully, we can bring those details that we missed to the duel with Latvia.”
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As a manager, I always tell my team to own up to their actions and not to be afraid of change. We preach continuous improvement every day in the organization
This seems to be a foreign concept to Frank. He never admits when he is wrong and always tries to justify things. He was quick to point out Spain’s result… well Frank, they did not concede 4 goals and at least salvaged a point
Second, and I am no expert, but this team does not pas the eye test. It’s clear as day to everyone that they have no attacking power no finishing abilities
And yes they dominate possession and lose the game
Unless playing a less than mediocre opponent
I would love him to prove us all wrong, but I just don’t see it… 🙁
He is not in the position to comment on Spain’s performance
Danny Blind ver.2. Shame we will waste another 4 long years because of KNVB mafia.
why mentions another team at least spain didnt conceded 4 goals FDB is a loser who always blame everything around him but dont confess that he is wrong and this is a sign of a loser talking this not a mentality of a great nation coach