Ronald Koeman believed his Netherlands aspect 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 purpose of the encounter on the Allianz Area, marking his senior worldwide debut in model to place his nation getting ready to qualification.
The Netherlands struggled in the course of 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 heading in the right direction.
Koeman’s aspect 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 another way at half-time after which we bought a bit extra relaxation. However they had been significantly better in the present day.
“I’m not glad by our efficiency. The Germans had been the higher, quicker and bodily stronger. They created extra possibilities.
“We misplaced too many balls within the midfield. We went too far again. That was not the plan. The plan was to place stress ahead on the correct aspect. However it didn’t occur.”
The end result 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 try 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 aspect deserved to lose towards Germany.
“It appears clear to me that it was a deserved defeat,” mentioned De Vrij.
“The primary half was very mediocre. We had been very sloppy and gave away quite a few balls identical to that, which allowed them to develop into harmful.
“Within the second half it was a bit higher, however it’s laborious to create possibilities.”
The Inter defender took the armband instead of Virgil van Dijk, who was suspended following his pink card towards Hungary.
Although the Netherlands didn’t do sufficient in assault, De Vrij mentioned that Van Dijk’s absence from the crew had an influence.
“Sure, in fact you miss him. He’s a vital participant and he’s our captain. And he’s an awesome defender, so it is sensible that he’s missed,” De Vrij concluded.
