Huub Stevens: I do not think Netherlands will progress

The Schalke coach thinks that Oranje should start with two strikers on Wednesday, but believes that the team will crash out of the tournament after the group stage

By Luis Mira

13-Jun-2012 4:26:00 PM

FC Schalke 04, Huub Stevens
FC Schalke 04, Huub Stevens
Huub Stevens has admitted that he has doubts over Netherlands' chances of reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.

The Oranje need to secure a victory in Wednesday's match versus Germany to stay in the hunt to progress from the Group of Death after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Denmark in their first match of the tournament.

However, it is reported that the team's preparations for the crucial encounter have been disrupted by a revolt led by vice-captain Rafael van der Vaart, who started Saturday's contest on the bench.
 Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
 Euro 2012 Columnist
 

JIMMY'S NETHERLANDS XI

(4-2-3-1)
Stekelenburg
Van der Wiel, Heitinga, Mathijsen, Schaars
N. De Jong, Van Bommel
Robben, Van Persie, Kuyt
Huntelaar

Schalke coach Stevens has offered his full support to Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk, but he is not convinced that the team will be able to secure a top-two finish in Group B.

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