Xavi Hernandez pledges attacking revival to lift Dutch soccer

New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he will revive the attacking soccer philosophy that made the Oranje famous, insisting that a proactive, dominant, offensive style is essential to lift Dutch soccer out of its recent slump in results.

He argued that taking the initiative and dominating matches are key to success, believing that a return to good football will improve the team’s results.

“If we play good football… taking the initiative, dominating the game, playing in an offensive way… we will be …” Hernandez said, outlining his vision for a more offensive approach.

The comments were published in an article on Soccer America, highlighting the new coach’s ambition to restore pride in Dutch soccer.