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Ronald Koeman believed his Netherlands facet fell quick in “all aspects of soccer” after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Germany within the Nations League on Monday.
Jamie Leweling netted the one objective of the encounter on the Allianz Area, marking his senior worldwide debut in type to place his nation on the point of qualification.
The Netherlands struggled through the contest, ending the sport with an anticipated targets (xG) complete of simply 0.13, with Donyell Malen’s 89th minute effort their solely try on the right track.
Koeman’s facet additionally managed simply eight touches within the opposition field in comparison with Germany’s 26, regardless of edging the possession on the full-time whistle.
“In case you return too far, you carry that on your self,” Koeman mentioned.
“We got here up quick on all sides, maybe in all aspects of soccer. We did issues in a different way at half-time after which we received a bit extra relaxation. However they have been a lot better at present.
“I’m not happy by our efficiency. The Germans have been the higher, quicker and bodily stronger. They created extra probabilities.
“We misplaced too many balls within the midfield. We went too far again. That was not the plan. The plan was to place strain ahead on the suitable facet. Nevertheless it didn’t occur.”
The outcome leaves the Netherlands in second in Group A3, degree on factors with Hungary after Dominik Szoboszlai’s double handed them a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
0 – The Netherlands have failed to aim a single shot in a primary half of a recreation for the primary time since June 2019 (v Portugal) and recorded only one contact within the opposition field earlier than half-time for the primary time since August 2017 (v France). Innocent. pic.twitter.com/DPjEAEpGn0
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Stand-in captain Stefan de Vrij echoed Koeman’s ideas after the encounter, saying his facet deserved to lose in opposition to Germany.
“It appears clear to me that it was a deserved defeat,” mentioned De Vrij.
“The primary half was very mediocre. We have been very sloppy and gave away a variety of balls similar to that, which allowed them to change into harmful.
“Within the second half it was a bit higher, but it surely’s arduous to create probabilities.”
The Inter defender took the armband instead of Virgil van Dijk, who was suspended following his crimson card in opposition to Hungary.
Although the Netherlands didn’t do sufficient in assault, De Vrij mentioned that Van Dijk’s absence from the crew had an impression.
“Sure, after all you miss him. He’s an important participant and he’s our captain. And he’s an amazing defender, so it is smart that he’s missed,” De Vrij concluded.
