'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch football
ZEIST (Netherlands): New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results.
Zeist, Netherlands - New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez has pledged to restore the attacking style of play that has come to define Dutch football, aiming to lift the team's results after a disappointing World Cup campaign. The 46-year-old former midfielder spoke at his first press conference since taking over, emphasizing that playing with flair, taking the initiative and dominating games would be key to success.
Xavi vowed that both attractive football and positive results were equally important, stating that the team's goal was to win games and bring pride to the Dutch people. Becoming the first foreign coach of the Oranje in nearly five decades, Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman on a four-year contract.
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