He’s just not fit enough to play a whole match. Hopefully that will change, but as far as disappointment he can handle that better through maturity, and I think Bosz is helping him with that. Definitely had some strong games for Club Brugge which is no surprise considering his talent level. The past is the past but he can control the here, and now with better consistency which he’s obviously capable of.
No question of the excellent midfield options for Oranje I really hope to see Koopmeiners get an extended run.
I'm actually a fan of him, but my big issue with him from his Ajax time is the highlighted part you mentioned. I'm still not sure if he has it in him to not buckle under pressure and await comments on that after Liverpool matches against opponents with aggressive hard pressing midfields. I don't think Leverkusen has such a midfield. But Slot managed to put it into Orkun Kökçü, so who knows.
97702 If you think our midfield options can't get better: https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/martens-bespreekt-aanpak-om-smit-beter-te-maken Martens discusses approach to make Smit better In harsh weeks at AZ, Kees Smit's play was one of the highlights, the midfielder enchanted the Alkmaar crowd, especially against Fenerbahçe. Coach Maarten Martens discusses how he wants to make the midfielder, who has been compared to Kevin De Bruyne internally from an early age, even better.
Sweet! The more the better. Add Tygo Land… also 18 y.o. He’s been on PSV bench several times already, and I think he’s due for some playing times soon. Silky and fluid playmaker, he’s drawn comparison to Frankie de Jong
And then there's this guy: Anderlecht gaat zich nog voor het hoofd slaan... Gemiste transfer maakt grote indruk bij OH Leuven: "Dat merken de scouts ook op" Voetbalkrant|11 days ago OH Leuven won afgelopen zomer de concurrentiestrijd met Anderlecht voor Ezechiel Banzuzi. Bij paars-wit gaan ze zich nog voor het hoofd slaan, want de 19-jarige middenvelder is exact wat ze ontbreken én hij gaat veel geld opbrengen. Ezechiel Banzuzi ... Anderlecht are going to punch themselves ... Missed transfer makes a big impression at OH Leuven: "The scouts notice that too" Voetbalkrant|11 days ago OH Leuven won the competition with Anderlecht for Ezechiel Banzuzi last summer. At Purple & White, they are going to punch themselves on their head, because the 19-year-old midfielder is exactly what they lack and he will bring in a lot of money. Ezekiel Banzuzi... 'The Leuven Pogba' is already dreaming of the big Oranje: 'It has to be that time within two years'
Reijnders scored a double today against Empoli. He now has 3 goals in 12 matches. Thats as many goals as he scored last year in 36 matches
He worths more than 20 millions that Milan paid for. With him at the front and the in form Gravenberch and Frenkie De Jong behind, this midfield is good as any top 3 midfield in the world.
Reijnders’ second goal (AC Milan’s third) was absolutely brilliant… picked up the ball from about the halfway midfield, and skated his way through goal in full speed with his lanky legs, and shot with precision. That kind of initiative midfield play makes the Oranje NT better, as it slices open the opponent’s defense. Frenkie is obviously the master of this, but I’d say Reijnders and Gravenberch are equally comfortable/capable of executing too.
I didn't watch the game, but Gravey got MOTM today. And Gakpo got the equalizing goal https://www.thisisanfield.com/2024/12/liverpool-2-2-fulham-player-ratings/
I only watched part of the 2nd half but Gravenberch was excellent, really stepped up when they went down to 10. Gapko's goal was very well taken after a beautiful Salah cross
Koop scored a beaut https://www.ad.nl/voetbal/teun-koop...-door-naar-kwartfinale-coppa-italia~a98bde70/
I will again say this, Matusiwa is currently playing DM at Rennes. Put him at the base with Reijnders on the right and koops on the left. The most balanced trio you can have. When Reijnders is attacking koops can fall back with Matusiwa shifting to cover Reijnders and vice versa. for Gravenberch, he is making headlines at pool but can he replicate the same in NT when not around the same quality of players.
100588 Marco van Basten is a big fan of AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. In his view, the midfielder is one of the best in the world. "His explosion came a bit unexpected for me, because at AZ he was quite good, but we don't have to exaggerate," says Van Basten to La Gazzetta dello Sport. "He was 25 years old when he came to Milan and I didn't believe he could become so strong and make so much progress." The former top striker therefore enjoys the performance of the now 26-year-old Reijnders, who excels time and time again at AC Milan. "He is fun to watch, because he executes what he thinks. He radiates joy. Every now and then he makes mistakes, but he is not afraid and often makes incredible actions. Is he one of the best midfielders in the world? Yes, he is one of the best there is."
100820 VI analysis: Barcelona, despite strong play against title rival Atlético Madrid, has not broken the worst series in La Liga (1-2). Two Madrid counters give Atleti the lead. The Spanish top duel provides another painful conclusion for Frenkie de Jong. In the only position where Flick wants to use the Dutchman, is the star player of Barça. In a crucial top duel with Atlético Madrid, where Barça, due to the absence of Lamine Yamal even starts with an enforced midfield with Fermín López as a hanging left winger, Hansi Flick has not given a starting spot to Frenkie de Jong. Even after a series in which Barcelona has lost five points in the last six league matches and a comfortable lead over the Madrid title competitor, Flick opts for a Frenkie-less line-up in midfield. Marc Casadó as balance guard number 6, Pedri as playmaking midfielder and Gavi as a running '10'. So Frenkie should pay them back by not extending his contract and not cooperate with a transfer in the summer.
Reinjders scored a beautiful curling shot from just outside the box last Friday, turned into the match-winner for Milan. He has now 9 goals in all competition. The most he has scored in a season since… when he was back in Jong AZ 6 years ago!
in the last three games he has been deployed all over in the midfield but mostly at LCM . Was at AM in the last game. Also read city is tracking him.