Netherlands Beaten at Home by Algeria; Koeman Calls It World Cup Wake-Up Call
Conceded late in the friendly as Koeman criticized their attacking efficiency; the side travel to the United States on Thursday and face Uzbekistan again on Monday.
Conceded late in the friendly as Koeman criticized their attacking efficiency; the side travel to the United States on Thursday and face Uzbekistan again on Monday.
In a friendly in Rotterdam, Algeria beat FIFA world No. 7 Netherlands 1-0 on the road. Musa scored off the bench and Zane made six saves for a clean sheet.
The Netherlands have reached three World Cup finals without winning the trophy and are currently ranked seventh by FIFA; under Koeman they head into 2026 unbeaten through the group stage.
Dutch winger Summerville has emerged as a priority summer transfer target for Roma and Tottenham. West Ham have tabled a bid, while Roma have indicated they are willing to meet his demands.
Fourteen goals and fourteen assists on loan this season, including a free-kick winner in El Clásico that helped Barcelona defend their La Liga title; talks over a permanent deal versus a second loan are heating up.
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