Matthijs de Ligt captain Orange for the first time: ‘A lot of confidence in him’ | Football

sport">„The basic team, team Oranje, won so that is a good sign. That means they are ready for tomorrow’s game,” said De Ligt. It was revealed that he will also make his debut as captain of the Dutch national team on Tuesday. “I have a lot of confidence in him,” said national coach Louis van Gaal, who had Virgil van Dijk, Stefan de Vrij and Memphis Depay wear the captain’s armband in succession in recent international matches. In addition, it was also revealed that at least Jasper Cillessen and Vincent Janssen have a starting place against Wales

sport">De Ligt himself also gave up his position. “For the first time under this trainer, I will be in the back center. But at Juventus I also play there regularly, so it’s not the first time that I will play this role.”

sport">VIDEO: National coach Van Gaal points out to Matthijs de Ligt that he was not allowed to reveal his position yet.

sport">Furthermore, De Ligt is satisfied with the training camp. “I think huge strides have been made. The match against Belgium was confirmation that we are on the right track. We play offensively and I think that is something that the Dutch people like. We manage to put more pressure on with five defenders, I think that was different last year.”

Goal Van Persie

sport">Finally, De Ligt was asked for his opinion about the legendary goal that Robin van Persie made exactly eight years ago at the World Cup against Spain. “I wouldn’t call it the most beautiful Orange goal ever. I think Van Basten’s in ’88 was nice too, but this one is definitely in the top 5.”

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