AMSTERDAM : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he and his team wanted to write history by winning the Nations League for the first time when they host the tournament next week.The Dutch take on Croatia in their first semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday, followed by Thursday’s clash between Italy and
AMSTERDAM : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he and his team wanted to write history by winning the Nations League for the first time when they host the tournament next week.
The Dutch also competed in the first Nations League finals four years ago when they beat England in the semi-finals but lost to hosts Portugal in the decider. “Everyone talks about 1988, when the tournament was only made up of eight teams. That says it all. There's something behind your name. That awareness is there. We are therefore driven to win this prize,” he added.“In principle, he has to train all summer to start the new season fit. I still think a fit Memphis is a great player but it gives us the opportunity to put other players in that position.
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