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# Koeman Impressed with 'Flashy' Netherlands, Defends De Ligt Amidst Mistakes ## High Expectations for Netherlands' Performance During an engaging press conference, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman expressed satisfaction with his team's impressive performance in their 2-2 draw against Scotland. The Dutch, renowned for their attacking style, displayed a dynamic and exciting brand of football, leaving Koeman confident about their prospects in the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. ## Highlighting Netherlands' Strengths Koeman praised the Netherlands' attacking flair, emphasizing the team's ability to create scoring opportunities with ease. He acknowledged that while the team still has areas to improve, their attacking prowess provides a solid foundation for success. The manager was particularly impressed with the team's quick transitions from defense to offense, which created numerous chances for the forwards. ## Defending De Ligt After Mistakes Despite the positive overall performance, defender Matthijs de Ligt made a couple of uncharacteristic errors that led to Scotland's goals. However, Koeman defended his player, attributing the mistakes to a lack of match fitness as De Ligt had recently returned from injury. The manager expressed confidence that De Ligt, a key component of the Netherlands' defense, will regain his usual high level of play as he regains match fitness. ## Looking Ahead to UEFA Nations League The Netherlands will face Wales on June 8th and Poland on June 11th in the UEFA Nations League. Koeman is optimistic about his team's chances, stating that the Netherlands has a strong squad capable of competing with the best teams in Europe. The manager emphasized the importance of these matches in preparing the team for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar later this year.