‘Here to win’: Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch football
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez wants to bring back the Oranje's attacking philosophy to end their poor run.
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has taken charge of the Dutch national football team, marking the first time a foreign coach has led the Oranje in 48 years. Speaking at his first news conference, Xavi vowed to restore pride in Dutch football by playing attacking football and bringing back the style that once made the team famous.
He emphasized that his priority is to win, stating, "We are here to compete, we are here to enjoy and we are here to win." The 46-year-old former midfielder acknowledged the team's disappointing performance at the recent World Cup, where they advanced to the knockout stage but were eliminated by Morocco on penalties. Xavi, who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain, will be tasked with turning the Netherlands' fortunes around and fostering pride among the 18 million people in the country.
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