Episode [016]: Contradictions Within the Dutch Team
Zhong Cheng and Julia Oliveira appeared at the Leipzig Central Stadium in Germany.
Here today will be a match in Group 3, Serbia and Montenegro against the Netherlands.
The two teams have fought 9 games in history. The Netherlands has 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. They scored 17 goals and conceded 12 goals. In the 1/8 finals of the World Cup in France in 1998, the Netherlands defeated Serbia and Montenegro 2-1 and entered the top 8. In the quarter-finals of the European Cup in 2000, the Netherlands beat their opponents 6-1.
Today, the two teams played against each other again, which was also the last time in history.
Because after this World Cup, there is no Serbia and Montenegro team in this world.
Zhong Cheng sat on the stand close to the bench of the Dutch national team. Zhong Cheng was able to see the situation on the bench of the Dutch national team.
The head coach of the Dutch national team is their legendary striker Van Basten. He played a four-three-three formation today, which can be said to be the queen's formation for the Dutch. Almost all teams in the Eredivisie League have this formation, which is why the Netherlands often has excellent wingers.
Today's starting lineup for the Dutch national team is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Van der Sar
Back four [from left to right]: Van Bronckhorst, Matheson, Oyer and Heitinga
Three midfielders [from left to right]: Sneijder, Cocu and Van Bommel
Three forwards [from left to right]: Arjen Robben, Van Nistelrooy and Van Persie
Yes, in this game, Van Basten sent Van Persie, while Huntelaar sat on the bench and did not give Huntelaar a chance.
Seeing this, Zhong Cheng couldn't help shaking his head and sighing. It could be seen that Van Basten was more optimistic about Van Persie.
You have to know that in the past two seasons, Huntelaar's performance in England was better than that of Van Persie, and the scoring efficiency was much higher, but Van Basten still chose Van Persie, This is something that many people disagree with.
Of course, the most dissenting one is Huntelaar himself.
The rivalry between Huntelaar and Van Persie is already an open secret. The two often choke each other in front of the media reporters. Huntelaar has not won the starting position, but lost to Van Persie, Hunter Lal will definitely be very dissatisfied.
Zhong Cheng sat in the stands and saw the dejected Huntelaar walking towards the bench.
This was the first time Zhong Cheng saw Huntelaar after the end of the season. He is very familiar with Huntelaar. From Huntelaar's actions, Zhong Cheng can see that Huntelaar is very angry at this time, very angry.
If Zhong Cheng were Huntelaar, he would be angry too.
Why is Lao Tzu stronger than Van Persie, with higher scoring efficiency and better performance, but he can't get the starting lineup? Why why why why?
Zhong Cheng has heard the saying that the head coach of the Dutch national team, Van Basten, did not plan to recruit Huntelaar at first, but he wanted to recruit Hesselink, who was playing in the Netherlands. of.
Hesselink is tall and has excellent header ability. Although his dribbling and speed are weak points, this can enrich the tactics of the Dutch national team. Van Basten prefers to recruit him into the national team.
However, it is said that later, Van Basten reluctantly chose Huntelaar after seeing the reactions of the fans and the recommendation of his assistants. Moreover, Van Baster's position given to Huntelaar is only Van Nistelrooy's substitute.
Therefore, from the very beginning, Huntelaar's role in the Dutch national team has been positioned. Zhong Cheng didn't know if this was correct, and he didn't even know what Van Basten was thinking. But watching Huntelaar sitting on the bench and watching his rivals who are not as good as his own galloping in the field, the mood must be uncomfortable.
Zhong Cheng felt sorry for Huntelaar silently for three seconds.
"Boss, why didn't Klass start? He's much better than that van Persie!" Julia Oliveira asked in confusion.
Zhong Cheng smiled wryly, then turned to Julia Oliveira and said, "I don't know, do you believe it or not?"
Julia Oliveira gave Zhong Zhongcheng a team of hygienic eyes, and then proudly said: "It's fine if you don't say it!"
Zhong Cheng smiled wryly and said, "I really don't know what Van Basten is thinking!"
Zhong Cheng had some thoughts in his heart, but he was not sure whether Van Basten thought so.
In Zhong Cheng's view, Van Persie's main advantage over Huntelaar is dribbling and speed. Van Persie's dribbling ability is much better than Huntelaar's, and his speed is also faster.
So Van Persie is more suitable for the position of winger, while Huntelaar is more suitable for the position of center forward.
Obviously, the center forward of the Dutch team belongs to Van Nistelrooy, there is no doubt about it. Therefore, Huntelaar can only serve as a substitute for Van Nistelrooy, sit on the bench and wait for when Van Nistelrooy is willing to rest, and he can play.
However, is Van Persie really better than Huntelaar as a winger? Zhong Cheng has reservations.
Obviously, judging from the current situation, Huntelaar's game experience is obviously much better than Van Persie. Moreover, Huntelaar's recent state has been very good, he should get a starting spot.
However, it is clear that Van Basten does not think so.
Seeing this scene, Zhong Cheng felt that Huntelaar's World Cup was almost over, and Huntelaar was destined to be a soy saucer.
Julia Oliveira asked again: "Boss, is Klass really going to transfer and leave?"
Huntelaar has been the top scorer in the Leeds United team for two consecutive years. Julia Oliveira knows the importance of Huntelaar to Leeds United, so he asked this question.
Zhong Cheng shook his head slightly. To be honest, he didn't know too well.
However, judging from the reaction of Huntelaar and his agent, this matter should be true. Huntelaar should be leaving for a transfer. And it was Cramer's Sheffield Wednesday, because the news of Huntelaar and Cramer having a nightclub together is no longer new.
Zhong Cheng sighed and said: "It should be, I didn't expect it to be like this!"
Julia Oliveira immediately exclaimed: "Why? Why is this? Klass is the absolute core of our Leeds United team. Without him, we will be in danger!"
Zhong Cheng snorted coldly and said: "No! No player is indispensable in our Leeds United team. We are a whole, and we can leave anyone. If there is a soul, it is me. Only I am indispensable!"
Julia Oliveira was slightly taken aback, so it was true.
However, Huntelaar is really important to Leeds United, and Julia Oliveira still doesn't like Huntelaar leaving Leeds United.
Julia Oliveira immediately asked: "Then boss, will you agree to the transfer of Claes?"
Zhong Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the Dutch national team's bench, and then he said: "As long as the price is in place, our Leeds United Club has no non-sale items!"
Julia Oliveira turned pale with fright.
Julia Oliveira was really stunned. Zhong Cheng even said that every player in the Leeds United team can be sold, my God, did I hear correctly?
Julia Oliveira immediately exclaimed, "Even Frank and Gerald?"
The corners of Zhong Cheng's mouth rose slightly, and he said, "I said before, no one in Leeds United is indispensable. If they really want to leave, I won't force it!"
Julia Oliveira was really confused. He didn't expect it to be like this. He couldn't accept it at this time and was very confused.
At this time, the game has begun.
Serbia and Montenegro have given themselves a very clear position. In this game, they are the weak, and they will defend and counterattack, because they know the Dutch's all-out attack and all-out defense. Once the Dutch attack, they Serbia and Montenegro. There is a chance.
Huntelaar has been sitting on the bench with a sullen face, feeling very upset.
On the court, the Dutch team quickly took control of the game, firmly controlling the rhythm at their own feet as soon as they came up, and the game entered the rhythm of the Dutch.
Van Basten kept nodding on the sidelines, expressing his satisfaction.
However, Van Persie's performance made him a little dissatisfied. Van Persie really didn't play very well. It can be seen that this is because Van Persie played too few games for Arsenal.
Huntelaar stared at Van Persie on the bench and kept snorting, very disdainful!
Van Basten saw all this, his face was a little gloomy, and he kept shaking his head. It could be seen that Huntelaar was full of resentment.
However, at this time the Dutch national team controlled the rhythm of the game, and the offense was very threatening. So, now Van Basten doesn't care about these at all, his attention is all on this game.
The other game in this group has ended. The Argentine team has defeated the African elephant Ivory Coast 2-1. In this game, their Dutch team cannot lose.
Van Basten was still very nervous standing on the sidelines, because the first goal was delayed.
Huntelaar has been complaining about Van Persie's performance on the sidelines. Obviously, in his eyes, Van Persie's performance is scum.
In the 26th minute of the first half, Sneijder from the wing suddenly sent a beautiful cross, and the football quickly flew into the penalty area of the Serbia and Montenegro team.
The football flew to the front point, Ruud van Nistelrooy jumped up, headed back and stared at the football to the left. Robben's foot on the left. Without further ado, Robben swung his leg and pushed the football to the far corner.
Robben played a contra-angle, the goalkeeper of the Serbia and Montenegro team could not react in time, and the football flew into the Serbia and Montenegro goal quickly.
One to zero, the Dutch national team took the lead.
In this game, Van Persie's performance was really very bad, and it can even be described as bad. In the tenth minute of the second half, Van Basten couldn't take it anymore and directly replaced Van Persie with Dirk.
Van Persie is off, but Huntelaar also got a chance,
In this game, Huntelaar sat on the bench for 90 minutes and didn't get a second of playing time. Huntelaar was very angry, very angry, and he was full of anger towards Van Basten. resentment.
In this game, the Dutch national team beat Serbia and Montenegro 1-0 and scored three points.