'I’d do it all the same way!' - Ronald Koeman defends using five-man backline after Netherlands dumped out of World Cup by Morocco

Goal | 30.06.2026 14:38
Koeman attracted intense scrutiny for altering his defensive blueprint, ditching his traditional back four to deploy five defenders. The unexpected tactical shift marked the first time the Oranje had started a match with a five-man backline since a 2-1 defeat against Germany in March 2024, ending a consecutive run of 31 fixtures played with a standard defensive quartet.
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