The aftermath of the 2010 World Cup final has resurfaced in the Netherlands through a debate over the Oranje bench. A former Dutch international who faced Spain in Johannesburg has voiced reservations about the prospect of a former Barcelona figure taking charge of the national team.
The ex-player, part of the Netherlands side beaten by Spain in that final, questioned the suitability of the former Barcelona man for the technical leadership of the Oranje. His comments add a note of caution to the discussion around the Dutch federation’s direction as it considers a new era from the dugout.
