Koeman lauds Dutch bench ahead of Tunisia World Cup clash

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman praised the attitude of the squad’s substitute players during a press conference ahead of the World Cup group match against Tunisia, saying the technical staff must keep an eye on those who play less and that the overall group dynamics are excellent. Koeman described top‑level sport as "knetterhard, dat klopt" and emphasized the staff's duty to attend to players who receive limited minutes. He added that the technical staff must give attention to those who have not yet been used. He explained that he monitors opportunities to allocate playing time to the bench players. He said the group for the World Cup was selected after careful deliberation, with specific choices already made.

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Koeman stated that the current situation is progressing very well and that the squad is performing excellently together. He also mentioned that even the players who might feel disappointed at the front are part of the positive dynamic. He observed that every group always contains individuals who can safeguard based on personality and experience, noting that a coach cannot see everything. This comment highlighted the importance of squad depth beyond the starting eleven.

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Koeman remarked that he sees a difference with two years ago, referring to the Euro 2024 tournament. The comparison underlines a shift in team atmosphere since that earlier competition. The press conference took place today at 00:19, according to the report. Koeman addressed the media before the Netherlands' World Cup encounter with Tunisia.