AMSTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – Xavi Hernandez is officially the new coach of the Netherlands. The former Barcelona coach was presented by the Dutch Football Association with a contract that will last until the 2030 World Cup. At his side, at a well-attended press conference, was Nigel de Jong, the Association’s sporting director and a former Dutch international. “I have many ties to this country. It feels like I’m going to the University of Football. I want my national team to always have the ball. We’re here to compete, have fun, and win,” Xavi said.
The new coach also explained his tactical approach. He has no intention of necessarily reviving a five-man formation: “I know that Van Gaal or Koeman have played with five defenders at the back. But that’s not my idea for my team. I want to play with other systems: 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, or 3-4-3. I think we can dominate the game better with these systems,” he explained.
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