The Dutch national team will play against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday. National coach Louis van Gaal just gave his closing press conference. It was of course about the match against the Belgians, but it was also asked what the national coach thinks of Memphis Depay’s support for Quincy Promes and whether Noa Lang is a world-class player.
Attacker Memphis Depay took to Instagram yesterday for his friend Quincy Promes, who is suspected of attempted murder and drug trafficking. “Proud of standing up to people who don’t know anything about your private life prejudice you without any criminal offenses being proven,” Depay said.
“He says something about the judiciary and the values in the Netherlands. I fully support that. I don’t think he has been convicted yet. Why are you going to talk about it so that he gets even more depressed? You have to wait and see if he is found guilty. He supports his colleague. Whether I think it is sensible is another matter,” said Van Gaal.
Noa Lang world top?
A Belgian journalist was asked whether it was true that he had told former Ajax player Noa Lang whether he could reach the world top. “He has to learn a lot in his behavior and discipline, but he does have a lot of creative quality. He can break open a competition,” says Van Gaal.
Busy schedule
The Dutch national team has a busy schedule. In less than two weeks, the Orange squad will play against Belgium, twice against Wales and against Poland for the Nations League. “I think it’s crazy that there are four games scheduled after a long season. You run the risk of injuries. This has to be looked at,” said Virgil van Dijk, who will only play against the Belgians.
Louis van Gaal says that due to the busy schedule, he will give many players the opportunity. There is therefore a good chance that Bruno Martins-Indi and Jerdy Schouten will make minutes.