Spain or France? Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman reveals who he wants to avoid in Euro 2024 final
Posted by  badge Boss on Jul 07
Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands side came from behind to beat Turkey in the Euro 2024 quarter final (Shutterstock)

says he would rather see his side play instead of in the final.

The Netherlands came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in their quarter final on Saturday evening, .

In the other Euro 2024 semi final on Tuesday night, Spain will play France to decide who will reach the final on July 14.

The Netherlands drew 0-0 with France in their second game in Group D on June 21 and for that reason, Koeman admits he would prefer to play Spain in the final if his team manage to beat England in the semis.

‘I think for the whole nation it’s something special,’ Koeman said after the Netherlands’ win against Turkey.

‘We are a small nation and we are part of the semi final with England, France and Spain and we are really proud to get the opportunity to play in the semi final on Wednesday.

Spain will play France in their Euro 2024 semi final on Tuesday night (AFP via Getty)

‘We had to suffer tonight [against Turkey] but that’s the whole Euro, there is not an easy one.

‘First of all, we need to fight first to win the semi final.

‘I think in life it’s not the question when something happens, it will be a great night on Wednesday between two big nations, history wise.

‘If we play in the final, my personal preference, of course, is Spain because we had France in the group.

EURO 2024 FIXTURES

SEMI-FINALS

Spain vs France (July 9, 8pm)

Netherlands vs England (July 10, 8pm)

FINAL

Spain or France vs Netherlands or England (July 14, 8pm)

‘But first of all we need to prepare ourselves in the best way to play the semi final.’

Koeman also played down suggestions that will cause extra fatigue for England ahead of the semi final.

‘If you win the match that always gives a good feeling,’ Koeman said.

‘We need to recover, like England. It is not a physical difference between them and us.

‘We played on the same day, we need to travel like them. It is not the physical [aspect] that will decide the result.’

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