The Netherlands national football team is having a tough time maintaining starting spots, especially for Donyell Malen. The striker has not scored yet in this World Cup, while the other attackers of Oranje were in top form against Sweden on Saturday. Mike Verweij fears that Malen could be the scapegoat and sit on the bench against Tunisia. Ronald Koeman was unhappy with Malen's defensive work, which led to him being replaced by Crysencio Summerville. Brobbey made a statement with two goals in the first half of the World Cup match against Sweden in Houston. Nevertheless, coach Ronald Koeman does not want to say anything about a possible starting spot for the striker against Tunisia. The Netherlands will close group F on Thursday night against Tunisia. The already eliminated team of Hervé Renard lost with a big score to the impressive Japan: 0-4. Valentijn Driessen thinks that Koeman wants to keep Brobbey sharp and have an option for the upcoming matches. Summerville filled in Malen's defensive work much better and is a certainty when he is fit. The Netherlands national football team's performance against Sweden has raised questions about the starting lineup for the next match. Ronald Koeman has to make some tough decisions to ensure the team's success in the World Cup.
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Netherlands national football team fights for starting spot in World Cup 2026
Netherlands national football team struggles to maintain starting spot, Donyell Malen under pressure after weak performance against Sweden, follow the latest news on the Dutch national team
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