Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman slams ‘show some respect’ after controversial question about Man Utd flop

NETHERLANDS manager Ronald Koeman slammed a journalist for his controversial question about Memphis Depay.

The Dutchman was quizzed about his decision to keep Depay in his squad despite the forward’s run of underwhelming form.

Ronald Koeman has defended his decision to include Memphis Depay in the Netherlands squadAlamy

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However, he refused to answer the question and instead berated the journalist for a lack of respect.

Koeman said: “Valentijn… show some respect in your questions. Never delivered?

“Unfortunately they never pick someone else at your newspaper too.

“Show some respect in your questions to these players. I take a lot from you, now take this lesson from me.”

Depay starred for Netherlands at Euro 2024 this summer and started every match.

He scored one goal and provided one assist in Germany.

However, having been let go by Atletico Madrid, he is now without a club.

Despite being a free agent, the 30-year-old was called up for Netherlands’ upcoming games against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany.

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Former Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn was denied a call-up this week following his move to Saudi Arabia.

Bergwijn completed a £17.7million transfer to Al-Ittihad on Monday.

Koeman how believes he lacks “sporting ambition” and does not deserve a spot in the squad.

He said: “Steven Bergwijn goes to Saudi Arabia at the age of 26. It’s clear that this has nothing to do with sporting ambition.

“His book with the Dutch National Team is closed.”

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