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Kick-off podcast discusses the Dutch team and domestic football

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The football podcast Kick-off discussed the Dutch national team during the Nations League, including its position at the top of the group, a fragile defense, Virgil van Dijk’s role and the tactical approach of national coach Xavi. The participants also debated whether the Nations League should be used for experimentation, whether Jorrel Hato could help the team and whether players were being given too many assignments. Injuries, the heavy international schedule and the Dutch junior team were also discussed. The comments included criticism of the junior team’s performance and the view that the Nations League was not the place for experimentation. After the international period, the podcast turned to the resumption of the Eredivisie. The participants previewed Feyenoord–AZ, said Mexx Meerdink would need to prove himself at De Kuip, and discussed Lionel Messi’s farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo and a new feature of Arne Slot.