Driessen criticises Van Dijk over Koeman exit statement

Virgil van Dijk misjudged part of his statement on Ronald Koeman's departure as Netherlands coach, according to analyst Valentijn Driessen (1). Koeman left the role this week after the Dutch were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties by Morocco in the round of 16. Van Dijk publicly addressed the exit, but Driessen zeroed in on one particular line he argues sent the wrong message to supporters still processing a painful tournament exit (1). The captain's words are under the microscope because Dutch fans are looking for leadership in the fallout.