WOLFSBURG: Netherlands Micky van de Ven has said that he is expecting the Euro 2024 semi-final against England on Wednesday to be a Premier League-type match. He is one of Dutch players who play in England, along with Liverpool duo Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk, among others.
England’s matches have been slow-paced, mainly dull affairs this summer but the meeting with the Netherlands in Dortmund could produce a higher-octane contest.
“I think so,” Van de Ven told media persons Monday when asked if he expected a Premier League-style affair. He said, “If you see the quality of players from both sides, you can expect the rhythm and level of the clash will be really high.
Gakpo stated that the Dutch would make an attempt to stop Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham from deciding the sport.
England has reached the semi-finals by defeating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties following a goalless draw. On the other hand, the Netherlands reached their first Euros semi-final since 2004 by coming from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday.
