Continued from part II
Left-Wing:
Arjen Robben, who plays at the right wing while wearing Bayern Munich’s jersey, has been striking terror in the hearts of defenders worldwide with his blistering pace and trickery on the ball. Although, he had a disappointing 2011/12 season at Bayern Munich,
the 28-year-old is a guaranteed starter when he is fit.
Liverpool’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dirk-Kuyt-c11348 did not enjoy a pleasant season at Anfield, but his tremendous work rate might hand him a starting berth.
Ibrahim Afellay’s selection in the final 23-man squad for Euro 2012 was a bit surprising following his injury plagued season at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604. However, the versatile midfielder’s inclusion has certainly given Van Marwijk further options down the left flank off
the bench.
Striker:
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar had a prolific goal-scoring 2011/12 season at Schalke, netting 29 goals in 32 German Bundesliga appearances, and he would be keen to keep his impressive form intact while donning the jersey of the Oranje.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233, is expected to play the role of an impact substitute.
Netherlands’ players to watch:
Robin van Persie:
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 star is a consistent performer for the past couple of seasons. However, his prolific goal-scoring form throughout the recently concluded 2011/12 season has brought him to the fore among the best players around the globe.
The English Premier League outfit were staging sloppy shows at the start of the season, but finished third on the league table at the end, and much of the credit goes to the 28-year-old forward.
RVP netted an impressive 30 goals and bagged nine assists along the way in 37 league fixtures, and is widely expected to play an important role for the Oranje in their European Championship voyage in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-c21175:
The Schalke 04 striker had a prolific 2011/12 campaign. The former Ajax Amsterdam hit-man scored a remarkable 29 goals while assisting his team-mates 11 times in 32 league matches. The Dutchman without a doubt played an integral part every time his side
bagged all three points.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380, who had brilliant season upfront at Emirates, was expected to lead the Flying Dutchmen’s strike force. However, Van Marwijk opted to assign Die Knappen star the No. 9 role, as Huntelaar has proven himself during the course of years that
he is undoubtedly one of the deadliest strikers around the globe.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wesley-Sneijder-c36799:
The 27-year-old midfielder had a somewhat bitter season with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan following his absence due to various injuries. However, the former Real Madrid midfield ace has returned to full match fitness and is keen to prove his worth for the Flying Dutchmen.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521:
The Bayern Munich star is regarded as one of the best wingers in the world. Although, the veteran did not enjoy a successful 2011/12 campaign at Allianz Arena, the versatile forward is expected to play a major part for the Oranje should they emerge as the
European Championship winners.
Continued in part IV
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