With Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman watching from the stands, Memphis Depay delivered a trademark performance for the Netherlands in a 2-0 victory over Austria at the European Championship.
The striker, who is out of contract with Lyon at the end of the month and widely expected to sign with Barcelona, scored a penalty and helped set up the Netherlands’ second goal. He also missed a good chance and created problems for his own team by losing the ball while attempting to beat defenders.
Memphis readily admits his style of play is high risk and some of his flashy dribbles, back heels and ambitious passes don’t always work. But Dutch coaches and his teammates are happy to take the good with the bad, knowing that he can turn a match in an instant of unorthodox creativity.