Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has a good feeling about the team's chances, but won't predict how far they'll go.
Key facts
- •Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is confident about the team's performance
- •The team will play a friendly match against Algeria in Rotterdam
- •The Netherlands will also play a friendly match against Uzbekistan on June 8 in New York
- •The team's first World Cup match is against Japan on June 14
- •Koeman had previously coached Southampton and Barcelona
- •The Netherlands reached the semifinals of the last European Championship
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman says he can't predict how far the team will go in the World Cup, but is confident they'll perform well. The team is preparing for a friendly match against Algeria in Rotterdam.
World Cup Preparation
The Netherlands team, which reached the semifinals of the last European Championship two years ago, will play a friendly match against Algeria in Rotterdam. Before the World Cup, they will also play a friendly match against Uzbekistan on June 8 in New York. The Netherlands is in a group with Sweden, Japan, and Tunisia, with their first match against Japan on June 14.
Coach's Expectations
Koeman has a good feeling about the team's chances, but notes that they had key players missing due to injuries in the last tournament. This time, all players are available, which makes a difference. However, he refuses to make predictions about how far the team will go, saying that they need to prove themselves on the field.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
