Ronald Koeman has retired after Bosnia – Netherlands to be tempted into evaluation for 2024. The national coach looks back on a very successful international year and uses the word ‘excellent’.
“It was a fantastic year,” replied Koeman when NOS reporter Jeroen Stekelenburg asked him to sum up 2024. The national coach, who did not lead his men to victory on Tuesday night in the Zenica, then explains why. “We reached the semi-finals of the European Championship and we will be in the quarter-finals of the Nations League in March.”
“We couldn’t have asked for more. The European Championship was fantastic in many ways. We have renewed the selection, so I don’t see it as a negative, ” the candidate then sums it up.
Koeman’s ‘brilliant’ statement is not completely out of the blue, because before the meeting with Bosnia, the national coach also gave himself an 8. “But what does a grade mean? I look at the goals achieved Then you will soon be at 7 or 7.5. I never got that at school among other things.
😬 A nice attack on the left suddenly gave Bosnia a chance: 1-1. Dzeko’s shot is saved by Flokken, but the rebound goes to Demirovic. He reaches the ball earlier than the agent Rensch. pic.twitter.com/p2NTP0YiDD
– NOS Sport (@NOSsport) November 19, 2024
2024-11-19 22:23:00
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What were the most significant lessons you learned during your tenure as the Netherlands national team coach, and how will those lessons influence your future endeavors in football?
Thank you for joining us today, Ronald Koeman and guest. Can we start by discussing your decision to retire after the Bosnia match? What led to this decision, and how do you reflect on your time as the coach of the Netherlands national team?
Guest 1: Could you tell us more about your evaluation of the Netherlands’ performance in the European Championship and Nations League this year? What were the key factors that contributed to these achievements, and what challenges did you face along the way?
Guest 2: Ronald, you mentioned the renewal of the selection as a positive aspect of this year’s performances. Can you elaborate on how you managed to integrate new players into the team and maintain its success? Additionally, how do you see the future of Dutch football shaping up with this younger generation of players?
Guest 1: There has been some criticism about the Netherlands’ style of play under your leadership. What are your thoughts on this, and do you plan on changing your tactical approach moving forward?
Guest 2: Moving on to the current situation of the Netherlands squad, what are your thoughts on the upcoming matches and how are you preparing the team for future challenges? Furthermore, with the retirement of several key players, how are you planning to rebuild the team for the 2026 World Cup in North America?
Guest 1: Ronald, you gave yourself a grade of 8 out of 10 for your performance this year. Can you share your criteria for evaluating your own success as a coach, and how do you plan on improving your ratings in the future?
Guest 2: On a final note, Ronald, you mentioned that the European Championship was ‘brilliant in many ways.’ Could you elaborate on this? Do you have any specific highlights or moments that stand out for you?
