Van Bronckhorst backs Slot as Koeman's successor
Van Bronckhorst backs Slot for the Oranje job
Feyenoord beat Club Brugge 3–1 in a friendly on Saturday, and afterwards Giovanni van Bronckhorst made his position clear: Arne Slot is the right man to succeed Ronald Koeman as Netherlands head coach (1) (2). Slot is an exceptional coach, a really good one, Van Bronckhorst told ESPN at the post-match press conference (1). It is the first public endorsement from a sitting Eredivisie manager in the KNVB's search.
Bos out long-term for Feyenoord
Jordan Bos will miss a long stretch. Feyenoord confirmed the left-back has a long-term injury, though details on the exact nature are thin (2). A blow for Van Bronckhorst's backline as the season approaches.
Merino the clutch king sends Belgium home
Studio Oranje looked back at Spain's World Cup quarterfinal win over Belgium, with Mikel Merino cast as the hero (3). Ali Boussaboun drew a comparison that stings: it reminded him of Loris Karius (3). High praise for Merino, brutal for Belgium.
Sources
- 1. nieuws.nl — Van Bronckhorst ziet Slot wel zitten als bondscoach Oranje
- 2. voetbalprimeur.nl — Van Bronckhorst lovend: 'Oranje? Hij is een heel goede, uitzonderlijke coach'
- 3. voetbalprimeur.nl — 'Koning clutch' doet België de das om: 'Het deed mij denken aan Karius'