Van Gaal concerned over Wijnaldum’s lack of game time at PSG
3 years, 2 months ago

Van Gaal concerned over Wijnaldum’s lack of game time at PSG

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal expressed concern that midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum had not been able to bed down a regular berth at his new club Paris Saint Germain. "Of course I'm worried," Van Gaal said on Monday at a news conference ahead of the latest round of World Cup qualifiers. “I’ve already talked to him about that when he arrived.” Given Van Gaal’s insistence that players he picks for the Netherlands are regulars at club level, Wijnaldum’s place in the national team could be at risk although the veteran coach moved quickly to temper any dramatic headlines. Wijnaldum is suspended for the Netherlands’ next World Cup qualifier against Latvia in Riga on Friday but is expected to play next week against Gibraltar in Rotterdam as the Dutch looks to keep first place in Group G of the qualifiers for Qatar 2022.

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'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback
2 years ago

'If they call me, I'll listen': Louis van Gaal hints at possible international comeback

Daily Mail  

Louis van Gaal has left the door open for a return to international coaching if the Portugal FA want to talk to him about their vacant manager's post. The Dutchman's third spell in charge of the Netherlands ended after their World Cup exit, with the side undefeated in normal time during Van Gaal's twenty matches in charge. Their exit came …

Louis van Gaal announces retirement after heartbreaking defeat to Argentina
2 years ago

Louis van Gaal announces retirement after heartbreaking defeat to Argentina

The Hindu  

The Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal bid farewell to his coaching career after a heartbreaking quarterfinal defeat to Argentina in the penalty shootout on Friday night. Van Gaal’s 20-match unbeaten streak since replacing Frank de Boer last summer came to end on Friday night when the Netherlands lost to Argentina in the quarterfinals. I do not know how many matches …

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says exit on penalties 'incredibly painful'
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal says exit on penalties 'incredibly painful'

Firstpost  

Van Gaal was also coach of the Netherlands when they were beaten on penalties by Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup. Doha: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said his team’s loss to Argentina on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday was “incredibly painful”. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points Table | …

Van Gaal takes on media in spat over tactics ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina
2 years ago

Van Gaal takes on media in spat over tactics ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal went on the offensive on Thursday, defending his tactics, reputation and past history as he sparred with reporters in another bellicose performance ahead of his country’s FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina. Van Gaal’s decision to abandon the traditional Dutch attacking approach and employ a counter-attack strategy has put many of his compatriots’ backs up …

Van Gaal: For Oranje, this is the real start to the World Cup
2 years ago

Van Gaal: For Oranje, this is the real start to the World Cup

NL Times  

The World Cup is really going to start for the Netherlands now, said national men’s football team manager Louis van Gaal on Thursday. "I obviously can’t say what he told me about Argentina," said Van Gaal, who worked with Schweinsteiger at Bayern Munich and Manchester United. That was the first time I thought about it differently and developed a different …

Outspoken Louis van Gaal Eyes Emotional FIFA World Cup Run with Netherlands
2 years ago

Outspoken Louis van Gaal Eyes Emotional FIFA World Cup Run with Netherlands

News 18  

Louis van Gaal has his sights set on an emotional World Cup run as the outspoken Netherlands coach prepares for Saturday’s last 16 clash with the United States. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Van Gaal had been out of the …

Netherlands coach Van Gaal hugs reporter at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands coach Van Gaal hugs reporter at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal was taken by surprise at a World Cup news conference Thursday when a Senegalese reporter told the Dutchman he was a longtime admirer. “I’m going to give you a big hug after this, because I like that you say this and I mean that seriously,” Van Gaal said through an interpreter. So …

Louis van Gaal ready for final roll of dice as he bids to finally end wait for a first World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Louis van Gaal ready for final roll of dice as he bids to finally end wait for a first World Cup

Daily Mail  

It is most likely the last dance for veteran boss Louis van Gaal in his third spell Louis van Gaal slipped effortlessly into his role as the wise old man of this World Cup, as he made a case for the Netherlands finally winning football's biggest prize and offered a few reasons why they might not. Holland boss Louis van …

Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation

The Hindu  

The fall for the Netherlands was sudden and steep. Louis Van Gaal was handed a third stint as manager following Frank De Boer’s sacking post the Euros exit to the Czech Republic. Thanks to the high-press, total football - the age-old tactics the Dutch are renowned for - Van Gaal’s team has registered a 15-game unbeaten streak. As teams like …

Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2022 Squad: Van Gaal announces 26-man team for Qatar WC
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2022 Squad: Van Gaal announces 26-man team for Qatar WC

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal included injured Barcelona forward Memphis Depay and uncapped teenager Xavi Simons in his 26-man squad for the World Cup, but left out veteran goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen. Xavi Simons, 19, has made a strong impression since his move from Paris St Germain to PSV Eindhoven this summer, scoring eight goals in 13 league matches. Van Gaal …

Louis van Gaal names Holland's World Cup squad, but has no room for Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch
2 years, 1 month ago

Louis van Gaal names Holland's World Cup squad, but has no room for Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch

Daily Mail  

Louis van Gaal has announced his Holland squad for the World Cup - but found no room for either Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch in his 26-man selection. In his 26-man squad, which was announced on Twitter on Friday, van Gaal has chosen to take PSV Eindhoven's rising star Xavi Simons. However, van Gaal has opted out of selecting Newcastle …

Dutch coach Van Gaal goes in search of ‘penalty killer’ for 2022 Qatar World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Dutch coach Van Gaal goes in search of ‘penalty killer’ for 2022 Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

The Netherlands will be testing its goalkeepers in a special penalty shootout training session this week with an eye on the World Cup later this year, coach Louis van Gaal said on Monday. But Van Gaal said a priority will be putting together the final touches for the World Cup in Qatar in November, where the Dutch play in Group …

Injured Georginio Wijnaldum Mights Miss FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Injured Georginio Wijnaldum Mights Miss FIFA World Cup 2022

News 18  

Injured Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is unlikely to feature at this year’s World Cup after Roma general manager Tiago Pinto said on Friday he would only return to the club in January. ASIA CUP 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS The Dutch have not officially ruled him out of the tournament, which takes place in Qatar in November …

Louis van Gaal insists treatment for aggressive prostate cancer has been successful
2 years, 8 months ago

Louis van Gaal insists treatment for aggressive prostate cancer has been successful

Daily Mail  

Holland coach Louis van Gaal says the treatment he has undergone for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has been successful. Van Gaal, in his third spell as Holland coach, is set to lead the side at the World Cup in Qatar later this year before being replaced by Ronald Koeman. Holland boss Louis van Gaal reveals his prostate cancer …

Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer diagnosis
2 years, 8 months ago

Louis Van Gaal gets support from football world after prostate cancer diagnosis

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Holland skipper Virgil Van Dijk said he hopes his country can make …

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal diagnosed with prostate cancer
2 years, 8 months ago

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal diagnosed with prostate cancer

Firstpost  

The players “think I’m in good health but I’m not”, said Van Gaal, who began treatment last year after his diagnosis in 2020. “I’ve been through so much in my life, sickness and death, I’ve probably become richer as a person because of all those experiences.” Van Gaal, in his third term as head coach of the Dutch national side, …

Oranje coach Louis van Gaal has prostate cancer
2 years, 8 months ago

Oranje coach Louis van Gaal has prostate cancer

NL Times  

National football coach Louis van Gaal has been suffering from prostate cancer for some time, he announced on Sunday on the television program Humberto. That is, of course, not the case," said Van Gaal in Humberto Tan's program. Since the Humberto broadcast on Sunday evening, Van Gaal has received much support from clubs and people in the football world on …

Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer
2 years, 8 months ago

Netherlands coach Van Gaal says he has prostate cancer

India TV News  

Netherlands national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal has revealed that he is being treated for an aggressive form of prostate cancer but still plans to lead the team at the World Cup in Qatar in November. Van Gaal told Sunday night Dutch talk show “Humberto” that players in the team did not know about his diagnosis even though he …

Dutch coach Van Gaal could return from COVID for Denmark match
2 years, 9 months ago

Dutch coach Van Gaal could return from COVID for Denmark match

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will be released from COVID-19 isolation on Thursday if free of symptoms and be ready to sit on the bench for Saturday’s international against Denmark, the Dutch football association said on Wednesday. The 70-year-old Van Gaal tested positive for COVID on Tuesday and went into isolation, disrupting his plans to test a new tactical approach …

Netherlands head coach Luis van Gaal tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Denmark friendly
2 years, 9 months ago

Netherlands head coach Luis van Gaal tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Denmark friendly

Firstpost  

The KNVB did not say if the 70-year-old would be able to take his place on the bench for the Netherlands’ friendly against Denmark in Amsterdam on Saturday. Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has tested positive for Covid after experiencing symptoms, the Dutch football association said on Tuesday. A spokesperson told the Dutch press agency ANP that Van Gaal had …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Coach Louis van Gaal injures hip ahead of Netherlands' crucial game against Norway
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Coach Louis van Gaal injures hip ahead of Netherlands' crucial game against Norway

Firstpost  

The 70-year-old coach said he can still do his job despite falling and hurting himself on Sunday. Zeist, Netherlands: The Netherlands has an unexpected injury to contend with ahead of the team’s crucial World Cup qualifying match against Norway: Coach Louis van Gaal hurt his hip in a fall and had to be driven to training Monday in a golf …

Dutchman Van Gaal falls off bike ahead of vital World Cup qualifier
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutchman Van Gaal falls off bike ahead of vital World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Veteran Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal suffered a hip injury when he fell off his bicycle on Sunday but will be able to coach his team in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Norway in Rotterdam. READ: World Cup Qualifiers: Serbia shocks Portugal to join Spain, Croatia at 2022 World Cup "Physically I'm not good, but the brain is still working. …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Van Gaal confident of Netherlands World Cup qualification
3 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Van Gaal confident of Netherlands World Cup qualification

The Hindu  

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is confident his side will secure World Cup qualification in the next week, but warns their next match in Montenegro will be no easy assignment. Van Gaal is back for a third spell as the Dutch manager and since taking over has led his side on a five-match unbeaten run -- one draw followed by …

Donny Van de Beek left out of Holland squad for World Cup qualifiers by Louis van Gaal
3 years, 2 months ago

Donny Van de Beek left out of Holland squad for World Cup qualifiers by Louis van Gaal

Daily Mail  

Donny Van de Beek's hopes of impressing potential suitors during the upcoming international window have been dashed by Holland manager Louis Van Gaal, who has omitted the Manchester United outcast from his squad for games against Latvia and Gibraltar. Van de Beek last played for the Oranje in March, when he came off the bench and scored in Holland's 7-0 …

Van Gaal names two new faces in Dutch squad
3 years, 2 months ago

Van Gaal names two new faces in Dutch squad

The Hindu  

German-based goalkeeper Mark Flekken and Club Brugge attacker Noa Lang were handed first call-ups by the Netherlands as coach Louis van Gaal on Friday, included them in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Gibraltar this month. Flekken was largely unknown to the Dutch having spent his entire career in Germany, but his recent performances for Freiburg have …

Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal FUMES at Dutch reporter for claiming he plays defensively
3 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal FUMES at Dutch reporter for claiming he plays defensively

Daily Mail  

Louis van Gaal raged at a Dutch journalist in a press conference on Monday after the reporter claimed he enjoys defensive football 'like Chelsea and Liverpool' play. Louis van Gaal raged at a Dutch reporter for accusing him of wanting to play defensive football The 70-year-old is back as Holland manager for a third stint after being reappointed in August …

Van de Beek dropped by Dutch for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 3 months ago

Van de Beek dropped by Dutch for World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek has been dropped from new coach Louis van Gaal's squad for next week’s World Cup qualifiers but Steven Bergwijn and Denzel Dumfries are recalled. Van Gaal said he was only selecting players who had played this season and had gained match fitness and the 24-year-old Van de Beek had not yet featured for Manchester …

World Cup Qualifiers: Virgil Van Dijk returns as Van Gaal names 25-man Netherlands squad
3 years, 3 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Virgil Van Dijk returns as Van Gaal names 25-man Netherlands squad

The Hindu  

New Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal announced his 25-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers, with Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk returning after a long-term knee injury. He also recalled Steven Bergwijn to his squad Friday for three World Cup qualifiers after the Tottenham winger's strong start to the Premier League season. The Netherlands, a three-time World Cup finalist that …

Van Gaal recalls Steven Bergwijn to Netherlands squad
3 years, 3 months ago

Van Gaal recalls Steven Bergwijn to Netherlands squad

India TV News  

New Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal recalled Steven Bergwijn to his squad Friday for three World Cup qualifiers after the Tottenham winger's strong start to the Premier League season. The Netherlands, a three-time World Cup finalist that has never won the trophy, plays Norway in Oslo next Wednesday before hosting two games: Montenegro in Eindhoven on Sept. 4 and Turkey …

Louis van Gaal springs surprises with Netherlands squad for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 4 months ago

Louis van Gaal springs surprises with Netherlands squad for World Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

New Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal sprung several surprises in his first squad after returning to the helm of the Dutch national team as it bids to qualify for next year's World Cup after a disappointing European Championship. The veteran coach, taking charge of the side for a third time, handed teenager defender Devyne Rensch, the 21-year-old left back Tyrell …

Van Gaal springs surprises with Dutch squad for World Cup qualifiers
3 years, 4 months ago

Van Gaal springs surprises with Dutch squad for World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

New Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal sprung several surprises in his first squad after returning to the helm of the Dutch national team as they bid to qualify for next year's World Cup after a disappointing European Championship. Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal The veteran coach, taking charge of the side for a third time, handed teenager defender Devyne Rensch, …

Van Gaal moves a step closer to return as Netherlands coach
3 years, 5 months ago

Van Gaal moves a step closer to return as Netherlands coach

The Hindu  

Louis van Gaal has moved a step closer to returning as Netherlands coach for a third time after meeting with Dutch football association officials to discuss the job, local media reported on Friday. De Boer resigned after Netherlands' Euro 2020 last-16 defeat to Czech Republic on June 27 and the KNVB said it would move swiftly to find a replacement, …

Louis van Gaal is KNVB's top pick to replace De Boer
3 years, 5 months ago

Louis van Gaal is KNVB's top pick to replace De Boer

NL Times  

Louis van Gaal is the most likely candidate to become the next coach of the Dutch men’s football team. The Dutch football association KNVB completed its internal evaluation following Oranje's shocking exit from the Euro 2020 and concluded that an experienced coach was necessary to ensure Oranje qualify for the 2022 World Cup, AD reported. A decade later, Van Gaal …

Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum joins PSG on a free transfer
3 years, 6 months ago

Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum joins PSG on a free transfer

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain has signed midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer after he left Liverpool. Wijnaldum is a versatile midfielder and he also doubled as an emergency center half during Liverpool’s injury-hit campaign this season. “Paris Saint-Germain have proved how good they are in recent years and I am convinced that together, with our supporters, we can go …

Euro 2020: Wijnaldum delighted to be captain but will miss Van Dijk
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Wijnaldum delighted to be captain but will miss Van Dijk

Hindustan Times  

Georginio Wijnaldum is delighted to have been appointed captain of the Netherlands for the European Championship but says the absence of Virgil van Dijk will be felt by the Dutch over the next month. Netherlands' Georginio Wijnaldum: File photo Wijnaldum takes over the skipper’s armband from his Liverpool clubmate, whose long term knee injury means he misses out on the …

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