After Netherlands head coach and former Manchester United boss, Louis van Gaal revealed he’s being treated for prostate cancer, the Dutch Football Association was quick to find a successor – From January 1st 2023, Ronald Koeman will be the new manager, according to De Telegraaf. 🇳🇱: Ronald Koeman is set to return to the Dutch National Team as their coach from 1st January 2023 onwards. He will replace Louis van Gaal after the World Cup.Via (🟢): @MikeVerweij pic.twitter.com/X18E7NjAqU— Barça Buzz (@Barca_Buzz) April 6, 2022 That decision looks quite logical, since there are no other Dutch coaches who are currently available, and have experience. For example, Erik ten Hag would surely get a chance, but he is set to become Manchester United boss. Mark van Bommel is in a free downfall mode after getting the sack from Wolfsburg, Clarence Seedorf is too unexperienced, Peter Bosz is on the verge of sack at Lyon, and Giovanni van Bronckhorst just started with Rangers. Larger than life: Van Gaal is eager to take the Oranje to the WC despite prostate cancerAfter all, current manager Van Gaal made it blatantly clear.”They consulted me, I have a say in that. It’s not that difficult. A year ago I was the only coach available who had experience, that now applies to Koeman. He would be a good successor” said Van Gaal to De Telegraaf. The Cruyff legacy could continue at Ajax, thanks to Overmars stepping over the lineA few weeks ago, it was announced that KNVB and Koeman are in talks for a second spell. Former Barcelona coach came to Camp Nou in 2020 after he resigned as a Dutch coach. In his first mandate, Oranje coach managed to qualify for the European Championship, as they missed the previous two competitions, and also brought his team into the final of the Nations League, partly thanks to memorable victories over Germany, France and England.22.00: (2.15) Chelsea (3.35) Real Madrid (3.80)As he was preparing for the Euro 2020, the tournament was postponed for 2021 due to Covid 19 pandemic and when his former club Barcelona came calling, he just couldn’t refuse his dream job and left he national squad. After three years and a disappointing spell at Camp Nou, Koeman will return to the national team and will start the new round of qualifications.
