Despite the victory, Virgil van Dijk is not pleased with the performance of the Dutch national team against Lithuania (2-3) in the World Cup qualifying series. The leader believes that the Orange was easy to do against the number 143 in the world.
The Orange squad on Sunday evening in Lithuania, thanks to an anniversary goal from Memphis, after half an hour on a 0-2 lead, but gave two goals away before half time. After the break, Memphis the Netherlands protected for a decline by nodding the 2-3.
“This was a bad evening,” Van Dijk said afterwards at the NOS . “We were in a sloppy possession, did not win the second ball and kept the ball on one side for too long. It was just bad. We take the three points, but if we want to take steps, this should not happen.”
Van Dijk was particularly annoyed by how the first goal fell. “Yes, we were easy -going. If you look at how easily that boy can dribble with the first goal, then a violation must be made. This should not happen.”
‘Enough time to tell each other truth’
Prior to the duels with Poland (1-1) and Lithuania it was a lot about how the team is pulling to the world top, partly thanks to the many Premier League players in the selection. It was all the more striking that the Orange was struggling with the void Lithuania.
Van Dijk realizes that the Orange will have to be able to throw very much at the World Cup next year. “We are in a phase of the year that you are looking for a constant level,” said Van Dijk. “We have to look in the mirror and become more constant.”
Van Dijk emphasizes that the players of Oranje are hard enough towards each other. “In the break, there is already talk of what could be improved. There is now also enough time to tell each other the truth about this game. We also have a flight home. And if we come together next month, we have to rectify all things.”
Because of the victory, the Orange team will remain on course for placement for the World Cup next year in the United States Canada and Mexico. Oranje leads the group with ten points. Poland and Finland, who play against each other later in the evening, follow on seven points.
Despite The Victory, Virgil van Dijk is unhappy with the performance of the Dutch National Team Against Lithuania (2-3) in the World Cup Qualifying Series. The Captain Believes That Oranje was complacent Against the Number 143 in the world.
Orange was Already Leading 0-2 On Sunday Evening in Lithuania, Partly Thanks to A Jubilee Goal From Memphis, But Gave Away Two Goals Before Half-Time. After half-time, Memphis Prevented the Netherlands from Being embarrassed by Nodding in the 2-3.
“This was a Bad Evening,” Van Dijk Said afterwards to the nos . “We were sloppy in Possession, Didn’t Win the Second Ball and Kept The Ball One Side for Too Long. It was just bad. We take the three points, but we want to take steps, this shouldnn’t happen.”
Van Dijk was particularly annoyed by How the First Goal Was Conceded. “Yes, we were complacent. If you see How Easily That Guy Can Dribble In For The First Goal, then a Foul Should Be Made. This shouldnn’t Happen.”
‘Enough time to tell each other the truth’
Prior to the Matches Against Poland (1-1) and Lithuania, there was a lot of talk at Oranje About How the Team is Growing Towards the World Top, Partly Thanks to the Many Premier League Players in The Selection. It was all the more striking that orange had a hard time with tiny lithuania.
Van Dijk Realizes That Oranje Will Have To Do Much Better To Be Able To Make A Splash At The World Cup Next Year. “We are in a phase of the year that you are looking for a constant level,” Said van Dijk. “We have to look in the Mirror and Become More consistent.”
Van Dijk Emphasizes That the Oranje Players Are Hard Enough on Each Other. “In the break there has already bone talk about what could be better. There is now also enough time to tell each other the truth about this match. We also have a flight home. And when we get to -to -live next image, will have been to be put righttes.”
Due to the Victory, Oranje Remains on Course for Placement for the World Cup Next Year in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Oranje Leads The Group with Points. Poland and Finland, Who Play Each Other Later in The Evening, Follow With Seven Points.