Ronald Koeman believed his Netherlands side fell short in "all facets of football" after they slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Germany in the Nations League on Monday. (More Football News)
Jamie Leweling netted the only goal of the encounter at the Allianz Arena, marking his senior international debut in style to put his nation on the brinkꦍ of qualification.
The Netherlands struggled during the contest, ending the♈ game with an expected goals (xG) total of just 0.13, with Donyell Malen's 89th minute effort their only attempt on target.
Koeman's side also managed just eight touches in the op𓆉position box compared t✤o Germany's 26, despite edging the possession at the full-time whistle.
"If you go back too far, you bring that on yourself," Koeman s๊aid.
"We came up short on all sides, perhaps in all facets of football. We did things di꧃fferently at half-time and then we got a bit more rest. But they were much better today.
"I am not satisfied by our performance. The Germa𒆙ns were t꧂he better, faster and physically stronger. They created more chances.
"We lost too many𝕴 balls in the midfield. We went too far back. That was 🔯not the plan. The plan was to put pressure forward on the right side. But it did not happen."
The result leaves the Netherlands in second in Group A3, leveওl on points with Hungary after Dominik Szoboszlai's double handed them a 2-0 win over Bosnia and H⛦erzegovina.
Stand-in captain Stefan de Vrij echoed Koeman's thoughts after the enℱcounter, saying his side deserved to lose against Germany.
"It seems clear to m๊e that it was a deserved defeat," said De Vrij.
"The first half was very mediocre. We were very sloppy🦩 and gave away a number of balls just like that, which allowed them to become dangerous.
"In the second half it was a bit better, but꧋ it's hard to create chances."
The Lazio defender took the armband in place of Virgil van Dijk, who was suspended following his red card against Hunga𝄹ry.
Though the Netherl🌱ands did not do enough in attack, De Vrij said that Van Dijk's absence from the team had an impact.
"Yes, of course you miss h🐲im. He's a very important player and he's our captain. And he's a great defender, so it makes sens🗹e that he's missed," De Vrij concluded.
