The former coach’s right-hand man spoke harshly about Poles. “They don’t have to put a goalkeeper on.”
In the first match at Euro 2024, Poland will face the Netherlands. There is a lot of talk about this match in the country and around the world. Leo Beenhakker’s right-hand man spoke harshly about the red and white team.
The Polish national team advanced to Euro 2024 only after the play-offs. Unfortunately, Fernando Santos’ term ended with a disaster in the qualifying rounds, and all the fires had to be extinguished by his successor – Michał Probierz.
The former coach’s right-hand man spoke harshly about Poles
At first glance, it is clear that the white and red team’s game has improved, and two friendly matches won against Ukraine and Turkey instilled a lot of optimism into the hearts of the fans and hope that we can fight in a very difficult group with the Netherlands, Austria and France.
Jaan de Zeeuw, the former director of the Polish national team and collaborator of Leo Beenhakker, coach of the Polish national team in the years 2006 – 2009, has a different opinion. The Dutchman gave a strong interview on volkskrant.nl, where he harshly criticized Michał Probierz’s players.
– The Netherlands does not have to field a goalkeeper in Sunday’s match. Poland cannot play football. If there is pressure, they will not know what is happening – he said, quoted by TVP Sport.
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De Zeeuw pointed out the shortcomings of the Polish team, e.g. Piotr Zieliński’s lack of play in Napoli, or the defense of the Polish national team, which in his opinion is weak. – The goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny is good in this team, but the defenders of the Polish national team are disappointing. In particular, Paweł Dawidowicz has a turning radius like a Volvo truck – he concluded.
We will soon find out whether these words are true. Poland will face the Netherlands at Euro 2024 on Sunday, June 16. This meeting starts at 15:00. The referee for this match will be Artur Soares Dias from Portugal.
