ESPN analysts clear about Ronald Koeman
1 min readLast week it became clear that Joey Veerman will definitely not go with the Oranje squad to the World Cup, since the PSV midfielder, despite a strong season, is not among the 55 players from which national team coach Ronald Koeman has to put together a squad of 26. After the match PSV - FC Twente (5-1), Veerman himself told ESPN cameras that Koeman no longer needs to call him.
ESPN analyst Marciano Vink thinks that Veerman speaks primarily from his gut feeling and, in doing so, also doesn't realize what possible consequences are connected to it. ''He just puts it the way it feels to him. Many would think that he shouldn't say certain things, because if Koeman stays, will you then perhaps not be called up anymore. But he really is done with it. And one thing you can say about Veerman: he always says it like it is'', Vink says in De Eretribune on ESPN.
Vink also has a hunch about how the relationship between Koeman and Veerman got so out of hand. ''He probably had a phone call with Koeman, and I think that was pretty okay and that some things were explained. But then the first question at the press conference immediately goes back to Veerman. That can cause irritation for Koeman'', the analyst continues.
In addition, the former footballer believes that the relationship between the national team coach and the current PSV player can no longer be repaired. ''I think they’re just done with each other. Koeman just doesn’t want to call him up. And there should be no more questions about it even at press conferences. It’s just a closed book,'' thinks Vink.
Despite the fact that Veerman has thanked the Netherlands national team for as long as Ronald Koeman is the national coach, Vink is charmed by the qualities the Volendam native has. ''This season he has proven at Champions League level that he can simply make the difference. That he wouldn't be able to keep up the tempo—that's a bit outdated,'' said the former footballer.
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Na PSV - Twente 5-1 snap ik dat ESPN hem nog steeds serieus neemt, Veerman deed gewoon mee op CL-niveau. Als Koeman hem niet meer ziet, dan is het toch meer een persoonlijke breuk dan een sportieve keuze. 🔥
Closed book for PSV means we should enjoy him more in the Dutch league and Europe 🔥❤️. But damn, this drama is not doing either side any favours. Hope we see the same difference-maker energy next round.
5-1 tegen Twente en dan nog niet mee mogen naar het WK, dat voelt gewoon weird... Veerman was top niveau en als Koeman hem negeert is dat eerder keuze dan vorm. 🔥⚽
The "tempo can't keep up" take is honestly outdated. Veerman's on Champions League level this year, especially with PSV controlling matches. If the only reason is a feeling-based conversation, that's too small for a player like him.
Vink heeft wel gelijk dat het gevoel praat kan worden, maar "gesloten boek" is echt hard. Was dit echt al besloten of deed die persconferentie het vuurtje aansteken? 👀
Vink zegt dat Veerman vooral uit gevoel praat, and honestly he does. But the bigger issue is Koeman constantly getting asked about him, that is management 101 and it kills the vibe fast. Still, refusing to call him up feels harsh when he's been so good this season.
tbh ik snap Veerman wel, hij was gewoon level Champions League dit seizoen. Als Koeman geen plek ziet ondanks zo'n reeks, dan is het gewoon een keuze, niet een "gevoel".
"Koeman hem ook niet meer hoeft te bellen" bruh... that's ice cold. Koeman might already had his plan, but Joey basically confirmed it publicly. I bet that only makes it worse for any future call-ups.
Tbh snap ik ESPN wel. Vink zegt dat Veerman "altijd waar het op staat" en ja, dat is leuk, maar Koeman wil dan gewoon niet meer met dat gedoe. Relatie is dus gewoon stuk, gesloten boek inderdaad.
ngl i snap Koeman's frustration, but the way Veerman handled it is peak. If he's that "open book" then fine, but dont act surprised when it cuts both ways. PSV will still be the place he performs.
Joey die zegt "Koeman hoeft me niet meer te bellen" is echt zo'n interview waar je je ngt over voelt. Kan met woorden klaar zijn, maar in de selectiewereld is dat alsnog brandhout voor je kansen...
Veerman zegt "Koeman hoeft me niet meer te bellen" en ja, dat is emotie pur, maar wtf waarom moeten die camera's dan net zo'n statement trekken. Marciano Vink heeft wel gelijk dat dit irritatie kan aanwakkeren bij Koeman.
Tbh Veerman die zegt Koeman hem niet meer hoeft te bellen is zo typisch... Maar ik snap ook waarom Koeman dan alleen maar irritatie voelt.