Netherlands Manager Louis van Gaal has left the door open for a switch belgium After the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Belgium endured a disappointing tournament as their Failed to progress from Group Fwhich included Croatia, Morocco And Canada, Head coach Roberto Martínez’s contract was due to expire after this competition, and He left his role as Belgium manager This followed their goalless draw with Croatia on Thursday, a result which saw them finish third in the group.
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Van Gaal is leading the Netherlands in this World Cup and is preparing his team for a crucial last-16 encounter. United States of america on Saturday. This will be his last World Cup in charge of the Dutch, with Ronald Koeman already confirmed as his successor.
Van Gaal is unbeaten as manager of the Netherlands and there has been some speculation in the Belgian press that they could be eyeing him as a replacement for Martinez. When asked on Friday if he would take the job, he replied: “Belgium is a wonderful country with really friendly people – Knocke[-Heist] It’s an amazing beach town, so yeah I’ve thought about it.”
He was then asked whether the Belgian FA would have to persuade not only Van Gaal to take the job but also his wife Truus.
“You have to persuade the truce,” Van Gaal said with a laugh. “Joking apart, I’m always free to make my own decisions but there are some countries I won’t go to, and Truce won’t go.
“I am here to talk about the Dutch team, we want to be world champions and then we will see if there is an offer on the table. In an interview with the Dutch media, I have said that if we are world champions — Everyone is an opportunist in football — there will be offers. But we are not world champions yet, and if I believe the Dutch media, we will never be world champions.”
While it was widely expected that this would be Van Gaal’s last role in management, the experienced 71-year-old refused to confirm whether he would retire after the World Cup. He has repeatedly cited the opportunistic nature of football, saying that if his Dutch team does well here in Qatar, he will receive offers from other teams and countries.
seemed like so long manchester united This would be his last role in football. He left Old Trafford in 2016 and spent time away from management, but when Frank de Boer left the Netherlands in the run up to their Euro 2020 campaign and Koeman barcelonaVan Gaal stepped into the breach.
Van Gaal was surprised by Belgium’s performance at this World Cup, and expected them to be a force to be reckoned with in the knockouts.
“We beat them in the last two games but they have great players,” Van Gaal said. “They should have won their last match and then they would have qualified, football is not only about technique and tactics but it’s also a bit of luck. If you’ve seen the refereeing that we have, maybe we’re on that too.” Let’s start the discussion.”
Van Gaal was also asked if he would be interested in taking charge of a team in Africa.
“I don’t think so – but you have to keep your options open – I’m here working with the Dutch team,” he said. “If I talk about other countries, they won’t believe me anymore.”
