yolesVan Persi is playing like "false 9" which means that the Dutch are playing more of a 4-2-4-0 formation then the classic 4-2-3-1. This gives them more players in the midfield then their opponent so they could maintain the possesion forcing the opponents diffence to go up which means the goals will be scored by "run-in"s

05.06.2010

vertigoyoles, please accept two corrections: Heitinga plays at centre-right in defense and Mathijsen at centre-left. In the attack I don't believe that Marwik will choose Van der Vaart to start as a winger and come to centre. I think they will put Kuyt instead of Van der Vaart. Kuyt gives strenght, speed, pressure in the attack (left or right). He can change positions wherever Robben desire.

05.06.2010

Jaap StamNow that Robben is out, it's back to drawing board for the Dutch. Anyone fancy a good old 4-4-2 with Huntelaar pairing up with van Persie?

07.06.2010

JoseMourinhoSurely not a 4-4-2. Coaches fight to be able to play 4-2-3-1 but not an easy system for players. Dutch team can play this and will not change just because Robben is out. No Robben, then Kuyt. But system remains.

08.06.2010

yoles5 in the midlle with at least 2 players between the lines is a must for the big sides

08.06.2010

nvrThey are still taking Robben to SA. I read reports of him going to Serbia for horse placenta treatment. Netherlands should progress through groups stages with or without Robben. Where they really need him is the later stages.

08.06.2010

FeriAtsThe gambler in me says throw a tenner on the Dutch. People talk very highly of their coach, and they have a very decent squad.

If any suprise team was to win the World Cup. that would be Netherlands.

10.06.2010