Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman said at a pre-match press conference before the second round of the Europa League group stage against France that the Dutch team will go all out to give full play to the team's strengths against the mighty French team.
Koeman emphasized that the Dutch team has great debutants and finishers and revealed the importance of Weghorst in the game plan. He mentioned that the team from the match against Poland
The lessons were learned from the game and the need to play at a high level throughout the game, while emphasizing the importance of patience and defense.
Talking about facing the powerful French team, Koeman said that although the opponent is powerful, the Dutch team has played with France many times in recent years and has known the characteristics of the opponent. He emphasized that the team needs to perform well in order to achieve the desired result, and winning the first game will bring calmness and confidence to the team.
Speaking about young player Harvey Simmons, Koeman noted that he needs to stay focused and continue to develop his talents. Koeman was not concerned about the possible absence of French star Mbappe, saying that the French team is so strong that even if Mbappe doesn't play, there will be other good players to take his place, which won't affect the Dutch team's game strategy.
