Kopi Gakpo aims to lead Netherlands to victory over Romania in Euro 2024 last 16, overcoming fans’ disappointment after last-16 defeat to Austria football.
Netherlands striker Cody Gakpo has admitted the Dutch let his compatriots down after their latest defeat to Austria. But will be hoping to make amends by beating Romania in the last 16 of Euro 2024 to make the Dutch fans proud UFABET
‘After the last match, the country was disappointed. We know that, but we want to win every game. Including this one, and it feels good that the country is behind us. As are the orange fans who will be in the stadium.’
‘We have analysed the game against Austria and there are some points where we can improve. Such as in the pressing. It is a topic that we are working on in training.’
Gakpo also spoke about Romanian defender Andre Ratiu, who he will face head-to-head: ‘He is a very good player on the ball. In the last game I saw him have two or three chances to score. He comes from the middle of the field well, dribbles the ball. He has good technique. And He is a good right-back who plays well in attack and also looks very strong in defense. ‘
‘I have to try to make his life more difficult tomorrow. And I will try my best to get past him in one-on-one duels and be important for the team as well.’
‘I know our fans are disappointed (after the Austria game), and so are we. But tomorrow we will go again and we need all the support we can get. We will give our best and give everything on the pitch and hopefully we can make them proud with the victory.’