Dutch need to be better against irritated Spain, says Koeman
- Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman acknowledges his team must improve to stand a chance against Spain in the Nations League quarter-final after a 2-2 draw in the first leg.
- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised the depth of talent in the squad, highlighting the contributions of young players like Lamine Yamal.
- Koeman mentioned that Ian Maatsen has been called up to replace the suspended Jorrel Hato.
- De la Fuente noted that Spain is likely to come with intent due to being irritated by the first-leg match.
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Soccer-Dutch need to be better against irritated Spain, says Koeman
VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) - Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman knows his side will have to be better to stand any chance in Sunday's Nations League quarter-final second leg against holders Spain in Valencia. Read full story

Dutch need to be better against irritated Spain, says Koeman
VALENCIA, Spain : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman knows his side will have to be better to stand any chance in Sunday's Nations League quarter-final second leg against holders Spain in Valencia.The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw in Rotterdam on Thursday after Spain scored a stoppage-time equaliser in a pul
Red card gnaws at guilty Jorrel Hato: 'If I could turn it around, I would have done it'
Who will be left for the Dutch team to keep Spanish wonder striker Lamine Yamal in check on Sunday evening in Valencia in the return match of the quarter-finals of the Nations League after the 2-2 draw in Rotterdam (kick-off 20:45)? Perhaps a debutant like Youri Baas (Ajax) or Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa. Jorrel Hato is suspended after his red card, his intended replacement Jurriën Timber is ill and Nathan Aké and Micky van de Ven are unavailable…
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