With two wins and two clean sheets, it was a positive international break for Netherlands, and how they’ll shape up at the World Cup is much clearer because of it. …
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It was a disappointing international break for Belgium, with the side only narrowly beating Wales and losing to a weakened Netherlands side, but the two matches did tell us a …
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The Netherlands aren’t widely considered one of the favourites for the upcoming World Cup, but for a number of reasons, they really should be. With the final international break before …
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Wim Kieft says Steven Berghuis rather than Teun Koopmeiners should start alongside Frenkie de Jong in the group stages of the World Cup. Koopmeiners was forced off with a head …
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Former Netherlands international Sander Westerveld says that Jasper Cillessen is “by far” the best goalkeeper the Netherlands have. Cillessen has been hugely impressive since returning to the Netherlands to play …
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Louis van Gaal has said he won’t be selecting Tim Krul in his World Cup squad after the goalkeeper decided not to attend a penalty test at the training camp. …
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Being in the Belgium squad for the first time, Zeno Debast has admitted that he’s starstruck by Kevin de Bruyne. Debast, just 18 years of age, was called up by …
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To ensure Memphis Depay is fit for the World Cup, Louis van Gaal is adopting a similar approach to one he used to prepare Wesley Sneijder in 2014. Memphis is …
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Louis van Gaal spoke to the press ahead of the Netherlands’ upcoming Nations League matches, and many of his thoughts and plans regarding the World Cup became clearer. Here are …
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Louis van Gaal wants to include four goalkeepers in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad if possible, and is subjecting the four in the latest selection plus Justin Bijlow and Kjell …
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The Dutch and Belgian clubs were back in action last week, with the results once again very positive for both nations. Here is a look back at how it all …
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The latest Belgium squad has been announced, and Zeno Debast has been called up for the first time while Dennis Praet and Adnan Januzaj have been dropped. Roberto Martinez has …
