Netherlands He has not had it easy in this Euro Cup. First because they have to face a group with France and second because they have to overcome a crisis in the game, especially because of the big losses of Frenkie De Jong and Teun Koopmeiners it will start in a few days.
When the casualties of the two were confirmed, one name emerged as the one who should lead the Oranje’s creation game: Xavi Simons. Even at the age of only 21, a huge responsibility has fallen on what should be the benchmark of the next Dutch generation, even playing in a more advanced position than De Jong and Koopmeiners, with a more offensive and spirit of marking.
However, it was seen Simmons less than expected. The Eurocup came to power 43 games played with Leipzigalmost 3,500 minutes, being one of the most popular in his club with 10 goals and 15 assists.
Some numbers that put a little pressure on Amsterdam, which is looked at closely by many, but not by the most important ones: Ronald Koeman and Patrick Kluivert. Their trust remains intact and they consider Simons a pillar for the possible success of Netherlands in the Eurocup. After the first two matches in the group stage, where Simons was seen as a little slower and tougher, it was decided to give him a rest against Austria, to start and complete the whole rivalry against Romania in the round of 16.
It’s not very smart either. Simmons, which can still give more, but it is decisive. He was present in two of Oranje’s three goals. The first to attend Gakpo and in the second recovery of the ball and starting the counter finished Malen after running from his own field. The best of simons It doesn’t hide. He spends the game moving between the lines, asking for the ball and trying to find the seam of his rivals. He needs to score a couple, but he lacks freshness.
Koeman and Kluivert will pamper Simons. They know that it can and should be decisive. They give him confidence, as well as Gakpo, who has recovered to his best version. Now Xavi must follow Cody’s path against Turkey and take the Netherlands to the semi-finals.
Source: La Verdad
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