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Koeman Vows Smarter Bench, Cites Sweden Threat, Injuries.

6/20/2026

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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he will better manage his bench for Saturday’s Sweden match after taking responsibility for the Japan draw substitutions.
He warned that Sweden’s forwards Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, each scorer in a 5-1 win over Tunisia, are pacy threats.
He reported injuries to Quinten Timber (concussion) and Frenkie de Jong (stomach), confirmed Memphis Depay is fit despite thigh trouble, and urged defenders to guard the whole Swedish side.

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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he will better manage his bench for Saturday’s Sweden match after taking responsibility for the Japan draw substitutions.
He warned that Sweden’s forwards Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, each scorer in a 5-1 win over Tunisia, are pacy threats.
He reported injuries to Quinten Timber (concussion) and Frenkie de Jong (stomach), confirmed Memphis Depay is fit despite thigh trouble, and urged defenders to guard the whole Swedish side.