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Xavi’s triple challenge with the Netherlands, to conquer, renew and win
Xavi’s triple challenge with the Netherlands, to conquer, renew and win | OneFootball
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Xavi has been tasked with restoring a bold, attacking Oranje, drawing on his Barcelona schooling. According to L'Équipe, that is the brief shaping his start.
The Netherlands host Jürgen Klopp's Germany on Thursday at 20:45.
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He succeeds Ronald Koeman, who was removed after the World Cup.
The KNVB shortlisted four candidates, Pep Guardiola, Arne Slot, Xavi and Michael Reiziger.
With Guardiola and Slot declining, the former Barça midfielder, 46, was appointed last month.
Source: L'Équipe
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