“He’s clearly biased” – Fans SLAM Ronald Koeman as manager ‘contradicts’ Steven Bergwijn criticism with ‘thumbs up’ for Memphis Depay’s move to Corinthians

Ronald Koeman drew flak for contrasting opinions on Memphis Depay and Steven Bergwijn after their moves to new clubs.

“He’s clearly biased” – Fans SLAM Ronald Koeman as manager ‘contradicts’ Steven Bergwijn criticism with ‘thumbs up’ for Memphis Depay’s move to Corinthians

Memphis Depay, Ronald Koeman and Steven Bergwijn, image courtesy: X

The coach of the Netherlands football team, Ronald Koeman recently hogged the limelight when he banished Dutch footballer Steven Bergwijn after the latter’s move to Saudi Arabia. In a war of words, when asked whether Bergwijn discuss his move to the middle-east with his national team coach, the latter made it clear that there were no deliberations. However, with the move of the former Manchester United player, Memphis Depay to Brazilian side, Corinthians, the debate has found a new direction.

Just to shed some clarity on the respective clubs, Bergwijn joined Saudi Pro League club, Al-Ittihad from Ajax for £17.7m. Following this development, Memphis Depay announced his signing for Corinthians after a reticent season for the Spanish stalwarts, Atletico Madrid. Bergwijn also opened up on this entire controversy, stating that he would not like to play for Ronaldo Koeman anymore.

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I disapproved Bergwijn to Saudi, with Memphis it can be different. The level of the league in Brazil is different. So yes, Depay can still be part of the national team but it depends on his fitness and if he still reaches his level.
Ronald Koeman told in a press meet about Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay, who has formerly been a part of illustrious clubs like Manchester United, Lyon, Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven, have played 98 matches for Netherlands, scoring 46 goals in the process.

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Steven Bergwijn, on the contrary, have played for Everton and Southampton, and featured in the Orange threads for 35 matches, while scoring eight goals. When Ronald Koeman was asked about his future, the Netherlands gaffer made it clear that since he moved to Saudi Arabia at a young age, that move have sealed his future for his national team.

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Here is what X had to say about Ronald Koeman’s decision for Memphis Depay and Steven Bergwijn

X was kind of divided upon this opinion from Ronald Koeman. A few fans believed that he was just biased toward Memphis Depay while the other pointed out that there is a huge difference between the Brazilian league and the Saudi Pro League. However, only time holds the answer to what should be the future for both Memphis Depay and Steven Bergwijn.

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Netherlands football team, image courtesy: X

The friction for Koeman may have sourced from the Bergwijn fans but then coming from a much more holistic perspective, the Dutch manager had to make a few calls. The impact of it remains to be seen but the netizens have made their voices loud and clear.

Netherlands has started the UEFA Nations League with a fine win as they are in the second position of the League A Group 3 standings. They blew apart Bosnia and Herzegovina in the opening fixture by 5-2. Manchester United striker, Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring for the Orange army while Tijjani Reijnders, Cody Gakpo, Wout Weghorst and Xavi Simons scored the other four to seal a comfortable win.

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