In the one-eighth final of the UEFA Europa League on July 3, Beijing time, the Netherlands successfully advanced to the next round with a sound 3-0 victory over Romania. After the match, Reinders, a key player in the Dutch team, was interviewed by the media, sharing his views on the match and his personal performance.
Reinders first emphasized the significance of this victory for the team, which he considered as a strong response and revenge for the previous loss against Austria. He mentioned that after that loss, the whole team had a deep exchange and reflection in the locker room, and determined to show their real strength and level in the next matches. Today's match against Romania was the perfect opportunity for them to realize this goal, and they not only did it, but also announced their strong return with a big win.
At the tactical level, Reinders revealed some adjustments and changes in the team. He mentioned that in order to better adapt to the rhythm of the game and the characteristics of the opponents, the team added a midfielder to strengthen the control and passing accuracy of the midfield. Meanwhile, as the right winger has the habit of cutting inside, the team pays more attention to the passing coordination between the lines in the attack to create more attacking opportunities. According to Reinders, these adjustments have received good results, not only the midfield runs smoothly, but also the backfield defense has been consolidated through the excellent performance of the center backs and good players like Acker.
Talking about his individual performance, Reinders showed a humble and confident attitude. He said that in the game, he is always committed to bring the ball forward and look for a chance to shoot, although he failed to score in this game, but he believes that it is only a matter of time. As an all-round midfielder, Reinders is not only able to push forward with the ball by himself during the game, but also able to create space for his teammates, making the team's attack more three-dimensional and versatile. He believes that this is the key to his ability to help his team win games.
