,, Nigel de Jong is just very important for us, for the team. He is someone who encourages and discusses with the boys that we have to continue to fight for each other, “said Maatsen, who also said they have also spoken with De Jong individually.
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,, During walks he talks to a number of boys. Then he indicates how we should do it as a team. That we first have to look at each other and keep each other sharp and correct. The staff members always do their best to prepare us well for competitions. So he says: do it for them and do it for the team. “
False Start Young Orange
In an interview with Ziggo Sport De Jong went deeper into his role and he indicated that he addressed the group of players after the false start of the tournament. ,, The coach and the technical staff are leading in the process and will always remain. I only try to see if there are still certain details, so that they have one or two percent extra to become champions. In the end it goes. ”
“After the first two games we had good conversations, also internally. It was a false start and you don’t expect that from this group. That is very difficult to cope. You address players on it, you appeal to the technical staff. You try to find a solution. I also addressed the group. That goes in good consultation with the coach.