20:13 – The Dutch famine
The coaches follow one another on the Dutch bench without greater success in the quest to bring back a trophy. Indeed, Louis Van Gaal has once again given way to Ronald Koeman, who will aim to end the 35 years without coronation. The last title of the Dutch dates back to 1988 during the Euro which took place in West Germany.
20:06 – Croatia, a formidable team
Even if the Batavians are rather comfortable at home with a series of 10 consecutive matches without defeat on their soil, they will meet, on the occasion of this Netherlands – Croatia, a Croatian team which has settled among the best nations in the world in recent years. The Vatreni are 7th in the FIFA rankings just behind their evening opponents and have been medalists at the last two editions of the World Cup.
19:59 – The Netherlands back
If the Croats discover the final oven of the League of Nations on the occasion of this Netherlands – Croatia, the Oranje, for their part, have already experienced this stage of the competition because, in 2019, they had lost in the final against Portugal (0-1). But unlike 4 years ago, the Dutch will evolve at home because they are hosts of this last four of the League of Nations.
19:52 – Team compositions
The compositions of this Netherlands – Croatia are known. Ronald Koeman preferred young Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida over former Lille player Sven Botman to accompany Virgil Van Dijk. Also note the presence of the two finalists of the last Champions League, Nathan Aké and Denzel Dumfries and that of the former Parisian Xavi Simons. Here is the eleven of the Dutch: Bijlow – Dumfries, Van Dijk, Botman, Aké – Koopmeiners, de Jong, Wieffer – Malen, Gakpo, Simons.
For his part, Zlatko Dalic brings out the heavy artillery in midfield with the presence of the experienced trio, Brozovic, Modric and Kovacic. Josko Gvardiol, injured, is replaced by Vida. The Vatreni starting XI: Livakovic – Juranovic, Sutalo, Vida, Perisic – Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric – Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec.
19:45 – Good evening everyone
Good evening everyone and welcome to the Internet site to follow the first semi-final of the Netherlands – Croatia Nations League live.