Analysis: How the Netherlands lost control in midfield
Ronald Koeman's tactical choices are criticized after the Netherlands' elimination against Morocco, where control of the midfield was lost.
After the heartbreaking World Cup exit against Morocco, coach Ronald Koeman's tactical approach comes under scrutiny. According to Pieter Zwart, choosing an extra defender cost the Netherlands control of the midfield and connection with the attack. 'Koeman did not understand the consequences of his choices', say analysts. In the program, Zwart, Bas van den Hoven and presenter Kalum van Oudheusden discuss why the Dutch team failed to create danger, how Morocco made the most of the Netherlands' strategy and which tactical errors were fatal for the team.
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