The Netherlands will face Romania in the one-eighth final of the UEFA Europa League on July 3, Beijing time. Before the match, Dutch player Gakpo attended the conference and gave his views on the upcoming match.
Gacobo first talked about the Dutch team's performance in previous matches, especially the loss against Austria. He said, "We analyzed the previous game against Austria and realized that there are some things we can improve. In terms of pressing, we didn't do well enough, and this is a subject we have been trying to improve on in training." His words revealed an objective understanding of the team's performance and a desire for victory.
In response to the disappointment of the fans, Gacobo expressed his understanding and promised to do better: "I know our fans were disappointed after the game against Austria, and so were we. But tomorrow we will start again with a new look and determination. We need full support, not only on the field but also off it. We will do our best to put our best foot forward on the pitch and hopefully make them proud with a win."
Speaking about the upcoming match against Romania, Gacpo made special mention of the opposing player Latiu: "He was very good on the pitch. In the last game, I noticed that he had a couple of great shots on goal, broke through the middle and carried the ball forward, showing great technique and attacking ability. He is an excellent attacking right back who is also strong defensively, which makes us pay extra attention to him." Gakpo's comments on Latiu not only expressed his respect for his opponent, but also showed the Dutch team's thorough preparation and in-depth study of the game.
