‘Worst Game I’ve Ever Seen’: Van der Vaart Blasts De Jong After Netherlands’ Morocco Exit
After drawing 1-1 and losing 3-2 on penalties to Morocco in the Round of 32, former Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart criticised the switch to a two-man midfield. He argued that the tactic isolated Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, rendering the Dutch playmaker invisible against Morocco’s dominant midfield. Van der Vaart called it the worst performance he’s ever seen from de Jong and questioned the coach’s decision to abandon their usual setup. The change also cut service to striker Cody Gakpo, who scored in the 72nd minute but was largely detached from play. The shock exit in Monterrey continues the Netherlands’ frustration in recent World Cups.
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