Holland vs. N. Ireland & Estonia - Euro qualifiers

I want Sweden. I'm still pissed about that disallowed goal by Dost that cost Netherlands a spot.

 

What about a midfield of DeJong Gini and Stengs. I know we haven’t tried it, hell the kid hasn’t even made his debut but he helps a lot in defense and it’s super smart when comes to possession. I feel he can be a great attacking midfield.

 

I would never wish an injury on anyone and I hope Babel recovers quickly. With that being said though, this is a golden opportunity for Koeman to start the AZ youngsters. Promes- Boadu-Stengs. Unless of course Depay is fit and ready to go.

I swear if I see Berghuis on that starting line-up...

I’m also happy that de Vrij will most likely get a start and I’d like to see Ake in there somewhere too.

Maybe try Bizot instead of Cillessen?

This is probably asking too much of Koeman, his head would spontaneously combust at the thought of so many changes, even if for the better, or at least not for the worse.

 

The fact is that de Roon isnot there to be the world beater, he's there to make Wijnaldum perform like Wijnaldum on his best. That's a fact supported by the matches of Wijnaldum in Orange before and after coupling with de Roon.

 

This combo caused alot of dangerous situations in front of the Orange goal, which also was the reason Koeman turned it back to the normal trio, which also resulted in zero shots on the Orange goal after the swap.

 

Isn't there just as much chance of getting Belgium as Ukraine, or are you just being optimistic??

 

As things stand right now, Ukraine is 100 percent in Group C with Netherlands. Things can change if Germany don't beat Northern Ireland

 

With qualification for Euro mission completes, 2 questions before Estonia team:
1. How many new faces will we see for Estonia match? (De Vrii-De Ligt, Ake in the back, Steng-Boadu up front)
2. I see 7 fixed positions in starting 11: Cillessen - Blind Van Dijk De Ligt - F De Jong Wijnaldum - Depay. That leaves 4 positions, RB, 1 MB and 2 forwards. Will we see Koeman take risk to give some young players playing time in friendly prior to Euro and possibly bring them to Euro like Steng, Ihattaren rather than Strootman, Berghuis? Even if Koeman leave for Barca after Euro, it'll be good for the next manager who hopefully can give us the 1st WC title.

 

Koeman has to play replacements for Virgil, de Roon, Babel and Depay.
So what will the line up be?

 

Ah yes, of course - since Ukraine can't be with Russia. Ok, shaping-up to be a not-too-difficult group then, especially if Romania qualifies.

 

Is Memphis confirmed to not be playing tomorrow? If he is fit I'd start him on the left with Boadu and Stengs

 

Not yet, but he's not 100% fit and why risk him for the club in a match that has no real meaning anymore.

 

Nice paraphrasing. Let me put it all back into context for you. I was merely suggesting that de Roon isn’t irreplaceable like Depay is. Which means he can be replaced, if not by Koopmeiners than by someone else, who can add more to a game.

I have also stated several times that this is my opinion based on audiovisual facts and of course a preference for a different type of player. You don’t have to share it, of course.

At the end of the day Koeman is the manager and the decision lies with him, but this is a football forum where we share ideas and opinions, which is exaclty what I’m doing and will continue to do so. Cheers.

 

This would be my front line as well tomorrow albeit highly unlikely cause Koeman.

 

So do you guys want to finish in first place or second? I mean we could draw at home too and get the easier draw next year.....

 

Just lobby the UEFA. In that way you have already prevented a relegation.

 

Brazil needed 24 years for their 4th star and further 8 for their 5th - we're right on schedule

 

Dont tell me you took UEFA trying to press even more €€€ out of the sport seriously

 

Not a great sign for Dumfries when Promes is starting at RB out of position