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Borst urges KNVB to fire Nigel de Jong after Koeman's resignation
Hugo Borst, columnist for the Algemeen Dagblad, has called on the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) to dismiss director of top football Nigel de Jong. Borst argues that De Jong is unsuitable for his role following the Dutch national team's early exit from the World Cup. The call comes after head coach Ronald Koeman announced on Tuesday evening that he will leave the national side.
Borst's criticism of De Jong appears in his column published in the Algemeen Dagblad. In the piece, Borst describes De Jong as unfit for the responsibilities of the director of top football.
The Dutch national team was eliminated early from the World Cup, prompting widespread scrutiny of the federation's leadership. Koeman's resignation on Tuesday evening added pressure on the KNVB to reassess its senior management.
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Borst hopes that the KNVB will act swiftly to remove De Jong in the wake of Koeman's departure. He suggests that a change in the director position is necessary to restore confidence in Dutch football. The columnist emphasizes that the federation's credibility depends on addressing what he sees as a mismatch between De Jong's abilities and his duties. Borst expects the KNVB to consider his remarks as part of a broader call for reform. No further comments from the KNVB or De Jong have been reported at this time.