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Former Manchester United Coach Rene Meulensteen Offers Insights on Euro 2012
Rene Meulensteen, the former coach of Brondby IF and Manchester United, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Euro 2012 tournament, particularly focusing on England and the Netherlands.
Meulensteen believes that Wayne Rooney, who is serving a two-match ban, could provide an extra advantage for England when he returns for the next round. He stated, "Rooney might be fresh for the next round, and his return could be a potential catalyst for England."
However, Meulensteen expressed some pessimism about the Netherlands' performance at the tournament. He emphasized the need for courage in playing Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Robin van Persie together, two strikers who have combined for 67 goals this season for their respective club teams.
Meulensteen identified Van Bommel and De Jong as players who slow down the pace of the game for the Netherlands. He did not express any opinions about the Netherlands' midfield players beyond these two.
The debate surrounding the Netherlands' team selection has focused on whether to play Huntelaar and van Persie together. Meulensteen believes that they can be successful playing together, but did not discuss any specific strategy or tactics they might employ.
Meulensteen did not express any opinions about Manchester United's performance or prospects in Euro 2012. He is more pessimistic about the Netherlands' chances at the tournament, but believes England should not be written off ahead of the Euros.
Meulensteen's comments do not indicate any specific strategy or tactics that England or the Netherlands might employ at Euro 2012. For accurate information on Meulensteen's stance during Euro 2012, additional sources or specific interviews from that time would be necessary.
[1] Meulensteen is known for his coaching contributions to teams like Manchester United, where he worked closely with Cristiano Ronaldo to improve his game, particularly in terms of unpredictability and teamwork.
Sports enthusiasts watching European-leagues might be interested to know that Rene Meulensteen, known for his coaching prowess with teams like Manchester United, shared insights on the upcoming battles in the Euro 2012 tournament. He suggested that the return of Wayne Rooney from his two-match ban in the premier-league could provide an advantage for England in the tournament. Moreover, he emphasized the need for courage when playing Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Robin van Persie together for the Netherlands, noting their combined goal-scoring record this season.
