Dutch viewers point to Quinten Timber's weak performance for the Netherlands

With Frenkie de Jong absent from the Dutch national team, a crucial midfielder is missing, and Quinten Timber, who moved to Crystal Palace in the Premier League this summer, gave a particularly unlucky impression against Germany. Fans were already dissatisfied with his play after the first half, and the situation worsened in the second half.

Timber struggles with the pace in the Premier League

Timber, who recently made the switch to Crystal Palace, is having trouble with the higher tempo of the Premier League. This lack of adaptation was clearly evident in the match, where he caused two weak moments in the first half and almost scored an own goal in the second half.

Lack of dangerous chances

Despite two attempts just before halftime, where he let a slow ball go past Ter Stegen's goal and a second shot went over the goal, Timber could not produce a dangerous shot. His attempts were further hampered by a yellow card for a hard knock on Kai Havertz's knee, given by referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández.

Fans express sharp criticism

After the first half, viewers already voiced their displeasure: “Would Timber think those Germans are his teammates since he plays all the balls there?” Another fan wrote: “Quinten Timber cannot cope with this level and will never be able to handle it with his lacking technique, passing and insight.” A third comment read: “Timber is simply not good enough for this level. Hopefully Xavi will see that soon as well.”

National team coach Xavi noticed the weakness after the break and decided to intervene after 57 minutes by bringing on Joey Veerman, which saw Timber taken off the field.