Koeman: The Netherlands shouldn t let myself get into trouble, I have to replace a defender in the final stage

In the European group stage of the World Cup qualifiers, the Netherlands defeated Lithuania 3-2 away. In this game, the Netherlands led two goals but was equalized by Lithuania. Fortunately, Depp scored the third goal for the Orange Army. After the game, Dutch coach Koeman expressed his views.

Koeman said: "I felt a little angry, and fortunately this game didn't affect the points, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable. When we led 2-0, the opponent gradually got back to form and took a more opportunistic and physical confrontation. That free kick was played well and it must be admitted. However, Devry was blocked and caused a loophole in the defense."

"We shouldn't be in such a dilemma that I had to switch to an extra defender in the last moment to increase the height. I did see some unsatisfactory moments. We did perform well at certain times and passed smoothly. But sometimes you see something happening and you think how is this possible? We can play beautiful football, but this won't win the game."