The captain of the national team, calling the unsupported, abandoned his role in changing the playing schemes at the world championship, as well as the new head coach of Xavi, having changed his position not to complete the international.
Captain of Liverpool and the Netherlands national team Virgil van Dijk categorically provided information about those who dictated the tactical minds of the national team coach Ronald Koeman at the World Cup.
At an emotional press conference for the Dutch media, the 35-team defender firmly confirmed his responsibility before the team switched to a scheme with five defenders. Critics called this very tactful approach the main reason for the Netherlands' defeat of Morocco in the 1/8 finals of the tournament.
" Tse povna nіsenіtnitsa. On the right is that we simply recognized the failures at the world championship. These are the facts. We didn’t play well, but it’s not in me. The plan is being dismantled by the staff, I don’t believe in anyone,” van Dijk said, confronting the reporter..
Zakhisnik did not acknowledge his frustration with the large-scale criticism that he received after the tournament.
" It is necessary to catch it often. They told me that it was my fault, that we played backwards, that we, together with Ronald Koeman, ruined Dutch football. Your assertion is absolutely baseless. Having worked out the plan for 89 years, we wanted to ruin the match, and we didn’t break through. The idea that I am poor in Dutch football is absolutely stupid."
Despite the painful defeat of the Moroccans in the penalty shootout and the pressure of the ZMI, Van Dijk is preparing for his important jubilee. During the current international break, you can play your 100th match for the Netherlands national team, having taken the field in all four Nations League matches - against Germany, Greece and.
The captain admitted that after the failure at the World Cup, he was actively thinking about the end of his appearances for the national team, but after a short meeting with the new head coach Xavi Shvidko, all doubts were cleared up.
“I needed release from my homeland, and then I became an important partner with my coach.
After 10 seconds it was already clear that I would continue to act. What did I say? What am I - Virgil van Dyck. Football is about trust, commitment, how important you are to the team. “I’m physically ready, but it’s also important for the Gravians to feel happy and satisfied before they work,” said van Dyck.
We would like to remind you that the National Team of the Netherlands today, the 24th of Sunday, may announce a new edition of the UEFA National League with a match against Germany.