The Schalke talisman looks back at Netherlands’ abysmal performance in Poland and Ukraine, and insists that his side should put Euro 2012 disappointment behind and look forward to perform under Louis van Gaal’s leadership.
Schalke prolific striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753, as they woefully crashed out of the competition from the group stages. However, the talented hit-man has insisted that his side should put
the European Championship disappointment behind.
The former Ajax Amsterdam star open heartedly admitted that every player failed to perform to his potential at the tournament in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032.
“We did not play well together and were already eliminated after the group stages. That was a big disappointment, especially since everyone was expecting so much from us; I was too. During my holiday I quickly closed the book on the European Championship.
To me, it is now behind us”, Huntelaar was quoted as saying to the media.
The Oranje entered into the competition as one of the favourites along with Germany and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 (eventual winners). However, the Flying Dutchmen failed to perform in any of their three Group B games.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 both secured a 2-1 win to send the Oranje out of the tournament from the group stages.
Following Netherlands poor showings at Euro 2012, Bert van Marwijk came under a lot of criticism, which eventually led to his dismissal from the head coach position.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Dutch Football Association (KNVB) short-listed several candidates, and appointed Louis van Gaal as their new coach.
Huntelaar, who has thus far netted 31 goals in 56 matches while donning the jersey of Oranje, has expressed confidence that his side will perform impressively at 2014 World Cup under the tutelage of the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 boss.
“Van Gaal is a good trainer, clear and sharp. With renewed courage and strength we will try to qualify for the World Cup in two years time in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858. I still love playing for the Dutch team”, the 28-year-old concluded.
Netherlands will return to action when they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Belgium-c2850 in an international friendly on August 15.
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