Cody Gakpo is named one of the crucial kind-hearted members of the present squad however it appears that evidently this has been put underneath query by Ronald Koeman.
Throughout a 4-0 victory over Dominik Szoboszlai’s Hungary, each Wout Weghorst and our No.18 scored first half penalties for the Dutch however their supervisor wasn’t too pleased with this.
Requested in regards to the choice for 2 totally different gamers to take spot kicks through the opening 45 minutes, the previous Everton boss mentioned (by way of the Liverpool ECHO): “I believed it was clear, Wout was primary and I believe that if primary takes the penalty, he must also take the second.
“We talked about that and that received’t occur once more.”
It appeared just like the 61-year-old wasn’t pleased with the gamers deciding amongst themselves who could be given the duty to attain from the spot and it’s possible our ahead acquired the brunt of that disappointment.
Contemplating the reward that the previous PSV winger was given for his all-round efficiency on this match, it does really feel somewhat harsh to be so public with the criticism.
The Dutch gamers didn’t appear to thoughts Cody Gakpo taking the penalty
It looks like an try from the coach to stamp his authority on a squad that he clearly doesn’t suppose respect him sufficient to stick to the principles he’s put in place.
There might properly then be some blame positioned within the route of Virgil van Dijk for not making certain that the proper man was taking the set piece, given his function as captain.
Fortunately this storm in a teacup is not going to be of a lot concern to our gamers now that they’re heading again to Premier League motion this weekend.
Though there will probably be considerations after the latest feedback made on the health of our No.4, who might not be prepared for the match with Southampton.
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