Ronald Koeman believed his Netherlands facet fell quick in “all sides of soccer” after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Germany within the Nations League on Monday.
Jamie Leweling netted the one aim of the encounter on the Allianz Enviornment, marking his senior worldwide debut in type to place his nation on the point of qualification.
The Netherlands struggled throughout 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 on course.
Koeman’s facet 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 the event you return too far, you convey that on your self,” Koeman mentioned.
“We got here up quick on all sides, maybe in all sides of soccer. We did issues in another way at half-time after which we bought a bit extra relaxation. However they have been a lot better right this moment.
“I’m not happy by our efficiency. The Germans have been the higher, sooner and bodily stronger. They created extra probabilities.
“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 suitable facet. Nevertheless it didn’t occur.”
The outcome leaves the Netherlands in second in Group A3, stage 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 aim 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 facet 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 have been very sloppy and gave away quite a few balls identical to that, which allowed them to change into harmful.
“Within the second half it was a bit higher, nevertheless it’s onerous to create probabilities.”
The Inter defender took the armband rather than 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 staff had an influence.
“Sure, after all you miss him. He’s an important participant and he’s our captain. And he’s an amazing defender, so it is sensible that he’s missed,” De Vrij concluded.
