Verbruggen Says Netherlands Ready for World Cup Penalties

Bart Verbruggen said the Netherlands national team is well prepared for a possible penalty shootout at the forthcoming World Cup. He made the comment at the press conference ahead of the scheduled friendly against Algeria. Verbruggen described the specific drills the Dutch squad uses to rehearse penalty scenarios. He noted that the goalkeeper’s role offers the greatest chance of success in a shootout. The Netherlands will face Algeria in the upcoming friendly. The match is part of the team's preparation for the World Cup.

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The press conference focused on how the squad prepares for a potential penalty series. Coaching staff and players participated in the briefing. Verbruggen expects to be the first‑choice goalkeeper if a penalty shootout occurs at the World Cup. The Dutch side will aim to apply the rehearsed routines when the tournament begins.