Rest or rhythm: Netherlands coach ponders Euro 2020 options

June 20, 2021
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Netherlands coach Frank de Boer has a difficult decision to make for his team’s final Group C match at the European Championship.

“Do we want to keep the players in the rhythm and further refine the system, or should we rest some of the boys?” De Boer said.

He hasn’t provided an answer yet.

The Dutch are already guaranteed of first place in the group after two wins and North Macedonia has already been eliminated after two losses, stripping Monday’s game at the Johan Cruyff Arena of competitive significance.

De Boer said he would talk to the players and the team’s performance coaches before making a decision ahead the game.

Picking the same team would hopefully ensure the players keep up the momentum they have already gathered. Swapping in some fresh blood would rest some weary legs and give the bench some playing time.

“We’ll see,” De Boer said. “I hope I make the right choice.”