September 9th 2024.
In the upcoming Nations League match between Netherlands and Germany, it has been announced that Joshua Zirkzee will not be in the starting lineup and will instead begin the game on the bench. This decision has been met with criticism from Rafael van der Vaart, who believes that Zirkzee should have been given the opportunity to showcase his talents against a strong opponent like Germany.
Zirkzee, who recently joined Manchester United in a record-breaking transfer deal, made an impressive debut for the Dutch national team in their victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina over the weekend. He even managed to score his first senior international goal, leaving many fans excited to see more from the young striker.
Despite his stellar performance, Zirkzee will not be starting in the match against Germany. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has instead chosen to give Ajax's Brian Brobbey a chance to shine on the field. Koeman explained his decision, saying that he wants to see both strikers in action but ultimately needs a regular striker for the team.
Former Dutch internationals Van der Vaart and Pierre van Hooijdonk have expressed their disagreement with Koeman's choice to drop Zirkzee. Van Hooijdonk believes that it would have been interesting to see Zirkzee and Tijjani Reijnders play together against a strong opponent, while Van der Vaart questions the reasoning behind the decision.
He argues that if Brobbey performs well, it may lead to questions about why Zirkzee was not given the chance to play. On the other hand, if he performs poorly, it could have been avoided by keeping Zirkzee in the starting lineup. Ultimately, both former players believe that Zirkzee should have been given the opportunity to continue playing after his impressive debut.
Meanwhile, Manchester United fans are eagerly following Zirkzee's progress in the national team. They are excited to see how he will continue to develop and contribute to both his club and country. With his talent and potential, Zirkzee is expected to make a big impact in the world of football in the coming years.
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