Ronald Koeman was not aware that the World Cup qualifying pool of Orange can be decided on goal difference. The national coach thought that mutual results counted heavier in the qualifying series, he admitted on Saturday.
Koeman said on Thursday after the game with Poland (1-1) that the match could become “a dangerous jar”. The national coach meant that a defeat in Warsaw would be negative for the mutual result with Poland and therefore the qualifying series, while goal difference in the World Cup qualifying series is more important.
On Saturday, Koeman was confronted with the fact that he did not know that goal difference could be crucial for the Dutch national team. “That was a mistake,” said Koeman at a press conference for the game with Lithuania on Sunday. “I had never worried about it, because we are obliged to be his first in the group.”
Koeman stated that he was confused by the qualifying procedure at UEFA. In qualifying series and final tournaments under the flag of the European Football Association, mutual results are leading. But with qualifying series of FIFA tournaments, such as the World Cup, goal difference (after the number of points) is leading.
“I assumed that, just like with the European Championship, it is about the mutual result,” said Koeman. “I wasn’t aware of it. Sorry.”
It seems favorable that the qualification group of Orange can be decided on goal balance. Koeman’s team has seven points, just like Poland, but played a duel less. Moreover, the goal difference of Oranje +10 is, while the main competitor Poland is at +2.
The match against Lithuania, the number 143 on the world ranking, seems an ideal opportunity for the Orange to further boost the goal difference. But Koeman says he is not concerned with that.
“I think you should show from the first to last minute that you do the maximum to make the result as high as possible.”
Frenkie de Jong dropped out on Friday at the Dutch national team and thus misses the game with Lithuania. The midfielder kept complaints to the duel with Poland on Thursday.
“He had not recovered enough to have a chance to win this competition,” said Koeman at the press conference. “We don’t believe it is very serious, but it was too risky to let him play.”
Due to De Jong’s injury, Koeman has to leave only one player outside the match selection against Lithuania. Before the game with Poland, Koeman had to drop two players, because only 23 players may be part of the match selection from UEFA. Those were Sem Steijn and Teun Koopmeiners.
“I am not going to go out who falls outside the selection,” said Koeman. “The player himself doesn’t know yet.”
Ronald Koeman was unaware that the world cup qualifying group of orange can be decided on goal differentence. The Head Coach Thought that the Mutual Result Counted More Heavily In The Qualifying Series, He Admitted on Saturday.
Koeman Said on Thursday after the match Against Poland (1-1) That the Away Match Could Be “A Dangerous Game”. The Head Coach Meant A defeat in Warsaw would be negative for the mutual result with Poland and Thus the Qualifying Series, While Goal Difference is More Important in the World Cup Qualifying Series.
On Saturday, Koeman was confronted with the fact that he did not know that goal Difference can be crucial for the Dutch National team. “That was a Mistake,” Koeman Said at a Press Conference Before the Match Against Lithuania on Sunday. “I never worried about it, because we are oblige to be the first in the group.”
Koeman Stated that he was confused by the Qualification Procedure at UEFA. In Qualifying Series and Final Tournaments Under the Flag of the European Football Association, Mutual Result is Leading. But in Qualifying Series of Fifa Tournaments, Such as the World Cup, Goal Difference (After the Number of Points) is leading.
“I assumed that, just like at the European Championship, it is about the mutual result,” Said Koeman. “I was not aware of this. Sorry.”
It seems favorable that the qualifying group of orange can be decided on goal differentence. Koeman’s Team Has Seven Points Like Poland, But Played One Less Match. Moreover, the goal Difference of Orange is +10, while the main competitor Poland is AT +2.
The Match Against Lithuania, Number 143 on the World Ranking, Seems An iDeal Opportunity for Orange to Further Increase the goal Difference. But Koeman Says He is not concerned with that.
“I think that you should show from the first to the last minute that you are doing your best to make the result as high as possible.”
Frenkie de Jong dropped out of the Dutch National Team on Friday and Thus Misses the Match Against Lithuania. The Midfielder Complained about the match Against Poland on Thursday.
“He had not recovered Enough to have a Chance to play in this match,” Koeman Said at the Press Conference. “We don’t believe it is very serious, but it was too risky to let him play.”
Due to de Jong’s Injury, Koeman Only has to leave one player outside the match selection against Lithuania. For the match Against Poland, Koeman had to drop two players, because only 23 players are allowed to belong to the match selection of UEFA. Those Were Sem Steijn and Teun Koopmeiners.
“I’m not going to say who is out of the selection now,” Koeman Said. “The player himself does not know it yet.”