Ronald Koeman and Jorrit de Roon discuss Netherlands Euro 2024 aftermath

Former midfielder Jorrit de Roon said he is ready to act as a mentor for dissatisfied Dutch internationals after the Euro 2024 campaign. He recounted how a FaceTime call with coach Ronald Koeman led to his involvement following injuries to key players, and explained his aim to help players cope with disappointment and regain confidence.

In a separate column, Koeman reflected on the tournament, noting the team's poor start with a loss to Algeria and a narrow win over Uzbekistan before reaching the semi‑finals. He highlighted striker Donyell Malen’s rise as the tournament’s most prolific scorer and described the final against France, which ended in a penalty shoot‑out after a 2‑0 lead was lost. Koeman defended his tactical choices and the squad’s resilience throughout the competition.