Orange, the rebuild starts now

De Jong has been playing CB if you guys haven't noticed. I think he has all the the capability to play the DLP role & he is good with the ball as well which Propper isn't. Propper seems like an upgraded version of Klaassen, lots of running, interceptions & some key goals as well but not just good enough in possession.

Ofcourse if someone like Eiting comes up, you could move De Jong a bit more forward where he belongs, but this CB sting is going to ease him into a DLP role.

The defense is looking really strong. I wish the same could be said about the attack.

 

What about Chong.

 

Well, to be honest, our NT is in a really good position for the future in that respect. For the most part the further back on the field you go the more experience you generally need to truly be at the top. Our top defenders are older (except for de Ligt) than our top midfield and forward prospects. Our midfield prospects are somewhat older than our top forward prospects (Bergwijn, Kluivert, Redan).

If everything works out we're going to have a huge window in 4 years for about 4 to 8 years where we have almost the perfect balance of experienced, top end defenders mixed with talented, middle aged (in athletics anyway) midfielders with explosive and exciting young attackers.

I'm very optimistic about the future of this team as long as these players develop the way that they can!

 

For the games v. Slovakia and Italy:

 

I am surprised Tete was omitted. Is he injured? Thought he did pretty well last time around. We'll see if Janmaat is any better, I doubt it. Also interesting that Van Ginkel is left behind... should have at least got a look after a fine season and winning the league. Also, how about Jorrit Hendrix? Vormer (and maybe De Ron, too) should make way for the youth.

Eljero Elia.. haven't seen that name in a while, he (and Babel) are making comebacks in their 30's. Again, would have rather see young players here, but I quickly checked the U21 team - nobody is worth talking. Glad at least Bergwijn is in.

 

Koeman left out Kluivert and Til... two promising young players. Instead he invited some oldies, namely Elia, Babel and Vormer (first call-up).

Bergwijn injured. Ugh.

 

Sorry but we will not build anything good with players like Vormer and Elia. I found Kluivert very good at the end of the season. He scored goals against Az and Excelsior. Do you watch matches Feyenoordsoccerfan?

 

Yes, I agree in principle with this statement for competitive matches... but for meaningless friendlies, I would rather see the young players get extended playing time. Get them in the right mindset, build their confidence, and let them making the dumbest mistakes when results are irrelevant. Not sure what's the upside having somebody like Elia... an injury-prone 31+ years old playing for an obscure club. Maybe Koeman wanted to make a bold statement to Kluivert to get his situation sorted out.

 

Brenet has signed with Hoffenheim: https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2077153/psv-er-brenet-tekent-bij-hoffenheim

 

Aside from Stroot, vAanholt and Zoet I think this is our strongest lineup:

 

Streams: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccerstreams/comments/8nk2dn/1845_gmt_slovakia_vs_netherlands/

 

1-0. Nice defending there, Blind

 

30 mins in, very sloppy. Slovakia look incisive.

 

Great goal from quincy! Much better 2nd half in general

 

Slovak keeper is really good.

Does anyone like that yellow tiger stripe along the shoulders of the Oranje uniform?? Because I don't

 

Both new kits are crap!

 

So we have Italy next on monday in Torino

 

Newcastle united.