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A potential clash with Morocco tops the Dutch coaches’ conference
Would the Dutch team prefer to avoid facing the Atlas Lions in the knockout stages of the World Cup? The answer came decisively and clearly from his coach, Ronald Koeman, considering that the ambition to reach the advanced stages requires the readiness to face any opponent, including the strong Moroccan national team.
Koeman said in the process At the meeting Bringing up the final World Cup group stage match against Tunisia, in direct response to a question about whether he would prefer to avoid facing Morocco or any other potential team; “Same to me.”
The veteran Dutch coach added: “We want to advance in this tournament. We respect all our opponents, whoever they are, and we are not afraid of anyone, because we believe that we are a strong team.”
Koeman continued. “We think the best way to deal with this is to focus on each match and prepare to win against any opponent we face.”
Koeman’s statement came ahead of the Dutch national team’s crucial match against Tunisia in the third and final round of the Group Six group stage in Kansas City on Thursday.
The Dutch team takes the second place in the group with 4 points, after drawing 2-2 with Japan and beating Sweden 5-1.
The Orange share the points with Japan (first on goal difference) while Sweden have 3 points in third place and Tunisia officially bid farewell to the tournament after two heavy defeats.
Morocco are a team to be reckoned with at this World Cup after their historic journey in the previous edition and with the Atlas Lions’ mix of experience and youth making any potential clash between Holland and Holland in the Round of 16 an exciting football event for fans of the game to look forward to.
With this confident spirit, Koeman seeks to send a clear message to his players and rivals. The Netherlands is ready for the challenge, regardless of the identity of the opponent.
