Koeman explains the use of De Jong and the choice for Brobbey

National coach Ronald Koeman explained his decision for Brian Brobbey before the second World Cup game against Sweden. Brobbey is in the starting line-up in place of Crysencio Summerville, although Koeman is very happy with Summerville's role in the national team. Koeman has only changed his starting eleven in one place compared to the first game against Japan: Frenkie de Jong is fit enough to play again after a collision with Quinten Timber in training. “He’s not completely free of symptoms yet, but it’s enough to start,” said the national coach in an interview with the NOS. Against Sweden, Koeman relies on Brobbey as a center forward. "We have to do more offensively, and the spaces will be small again. Brian is better suited as a passing point than Donyell Malen. Donyell will now come into the center from the right side, which means Denzel Dumfries can stand higher up again." The use of Brobbey, who came on as a substitute against Japan, comes at Summerville's expense. "I was very happy with Cry, but he also had some physical problems. He ended training early on Thursday. I don't want to take any unnecessary risks with him, but he can come on. But for this game I need a different type of player than against Japan." Koeman is very positive about the second World Cup game. “My feeling is very good, but I have been wrong before,” said the national coach with a smile. "If we

play well, we have a lot of possession and can put Sweden under pressure. But then we have to be better in the final phase and get more people on the offensive. The defensive organization has to be good in terms of their two dangerous strikers.”