Koeman Criticises Malen After Dutch Loss to Algeria
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman criticised the attack after a 2-1 loss to Algeria on Wednesday. He said forward Donyell Malen should have found the net at least once. Koeman also expressed moderate satisfaction with Crysencio Summerville's debut.
The friendly match ended with Algeria edging the Dutch side. Netherlands failed to convert chances despite pressure. The result leaves the team without a win in the latest preparation game.
Koeman singled out Malen, stating the striker's inability to score cost the team. He emphasized that Malen's presence demanded a goal.
Summerville earned his first appearance for the Netherlands in the match. Koeman described his performance as satisfactory, noting the youngster's involvement.