Can Ronald Koeman Lead the Oranje Crush to Victory

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Ronald Koeman hints at a chance with the Dutch for three at the World Cup: 'Then guys like him are definitely in the picture'

"We work with an A-list and a shadow list, and Guus is on one of the two lists as number 10," said Koeman. "I've said it before: we're going to the World Cup with 26 players. Not all 26 will play, so you will also look: what will be the best group? Well, then guys like Guus Til are definitely in the picture."

Kees Smit and Crysencio Summerville

AZ midfielder Kees Smit was also discussed. Koeman compared Smit (20) to FC Barcelona player Pedri before. "I also think of him for the World Cup," said Koeman about Smit. "He is very talented and I would like to see him in the big games. That's why I thought it was a shame that he was missing from PSV-AZ due to a suspension. That's a top match in which you want and can see how someone like Smit holds up." Koeman also said that Crysencio Summerville is in the picture with the Orange. The West Ham United striker is making a big impression in the Premier League. Certainly in 2026, Summerville is on a roll with seven goals in the last ten games in all competitions. "He can give competition to our attackers," said K. "He can play left and right, has a lot of efficiency and that's what you look for as a national coach. It is also important that he goes along with the intensity of the competition. Not only forward, but also backwards."

 

Although Weghorst is struggling at Ajax, Koeman remains confident in the striker. "Wout Weghorst is practically my number one for the pinch-hitter role at the World Cup. Memphis remains my number one striker. He's fit and, not for nothing, the Dutch national team's all-time top scorer. There's no reason to doubt him."
The in-form Donyell Malen was also discussed. "He's always playing now, and his role is clearly as a striker at AS Roma. He has to stay with a defender, and when his team has the ball, he has to find open space. Donyell is incredibly quick and does that very well. But it's not like we're going off our game plan at the Dutch national team. Memphis remains number one."

And that is Koeman! Weghorst, bench striker at Ajax is chosen over Brobbey. Depay will start as a striker over Series A player of the month. And Summerville will be benched "He can give competition to our attackers" or not even selected "You also look at whether a player can keep up the energy even if he doesn't play for two or three matches at the World Cup. You know that not all 26 players will get to play. Some players don't have the character to keep up the energy even if they don't play. That's not good for a group when you're together for so long."

 

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Well, it emphasizes the inability of Koeman to incorporate new information and changing circumstances into the plan for the future.
He's stuck in his 2023 blueprint.