Coach shuts door on Steven Bergwijn following striker’s transfer to Saudi Arabia
Liverpool's Dutch players Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk celebrate at the final whistle after beating Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Photograph: Paul Ellis/Getty Imageshas committed his future to the Netherlands until the 2026 World Cup at least, but the door is shut on Steven Bergwijn following the striker’s transfer to Saudi Arabia, coach Ronald Koeman confirmed on Tuesday.
"He admitted he did not reach the level you would expect from him as a player at the European Championship. As captain, I think he did a great job. But perhaps as a result, he put too much energy into others rather than into himself."Liverpool’s outstanding defence can be foundation for season aheadKoeman confirmed he had not considered Bergwijn for selection after a poor start to the season at Ajax Amsterdam and his move to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Koeman also confirmed that it was unlikely midfielders Marten de Roon and Georginio Wijnaldum will have a place in his squads in the future as he looks at other options. Daley Blind has already announced his retirement from the national team.
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