"Everyone who underestimates the Dutch team will be punished!"

At the press conference before the start of the first semi-final of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Degan's first words caused a commotion among the reporters on the spot.

Who is Degan?

That's the famous world football king, no matter what kind of opponent, when has he been in his eyes, he looks like Lao Tzu is the best in the world all day long, it is estimated that the alien team is coming, and Degan still dares to throw the taunt directly in the other party's face.

But today, how can it not be surprising that Deegan is so respectful of the opponent he is about to face!

"Isn't that weird?" Deegan smiled easily, "Looking at the performance of the Dutch team in the last few games, I think you will understand that this is a completely different Dutch team from the past, they are more mature than four years ago, and in terms of strong defensive strength four years ago, the current Dutch team has a stronger attack!" ”

Reporters carefully think about Degan's evaluation of the Dutch team, I have to admit that Degan's evaluation is very pertinent, compared with the Dutch team that used to play passionately, the current Netherlands is indeed a bit mediocre, and four years ago the defensive and pragmatic Dutch team, the current Dutch team on the basis of stabilizing the back line, the offensive ability has also been developed.

"I'm very curious, why are there so many Dutchmen now, the Dutch media are blind to the progress of the current Dutch team, and those so-called celebrities, I don't have to guess, I can just name that person, Cruyff, an old antique that should have been thrown into the garbage a long time ago, would think that the current Dutch team has abandoned the tradition, I would like to know what the Dutch tradition is, is it that they will never win the championship?"

At this moment, even the Dutch coach Van Gaal, who was also at the press conference, couldn't help but froze, he never thought that on this occasion, Degan would speak for him.

Although Van Gaal's personality is much stronger than that of the former Dutch coach Van Marwijk, and he simply turns a blind eye to the criticism of those domestic media and celebrities, he can still feel the pressure.

If the results of the Dutch team cannot make a breakthrough in this World Cup, there will definitely be overwhelming criticism towards him.

"I'm just saying this to remind my team-mates that we don't face the Netherlands today four years ago! For the game, of course, we have to try to win, and I am sure that this game will be very exciting! That's what the fans are expecting! ”

The performance of the Dutch team in this World Cup is indeed amazing, the first game defeated Spain, which has been highly regarded in world football in recent years, 5:1, and then the group appeared easily, and won Mexico and Costa Rica one after another.

Belgium made some changes to the starting line-up for this game, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Poccoliño at left wing-back at the back, Vincent Kompany and Vermaelen returning from injury, and François opting for veteran Van Bitten at right wing-back.

The midfield is different, with Fellaini at the back, Hazard on the left, De Bruyne on the right, Dembele at the front, and Digan and Lukaku in the strikers.

The Netherlands lined up in a 3-5-2 formation today, with goalkeeper Sillersen, De Vrij, Vlaar and Indy at the back, Kuyt, Wejnald, De Jong, Sneijder and Blind in midfield, and Robben partnering Robin van Persie up front.

In terms of staffing, this year's Dutch team is indeed compared with previous editions, and the number of stars is dim, especially in the midfield, most of the players play in the Dutch domestic league, and only Sneijder, Robben and Van Persie are superstars.

This is what Van Gaal's army has always done, in his team, the only big name is himself, and any player, even if the emperor is a superstar, must bow down to him, otherwise he will be eliminated immediately.

With half an hour to go before the start of the game, in the dressing room of the Belgian team, Degan is hurrying to make the final pre-war mobilization.

"Guys! I think everyone will be familiar with the Netherlands, four years ago in South Africa, we beat the Dutch and finally lifted the World Cup, but now, I ask you to forget that game, the Dutch team is not the same team four years ago, any experience from that game, it will not work today, what we have to do is start from the beginning and face this opponent. ”

"Today, we are getting closer and closer to our original goal, defending the World Cup title, we have two games left to go and the Netherlands is the first test we have to face, guys! I know that the frequent matches make everyone very tired, and so do I, but don't forget that our dream is to build a dynasty of the Red Devils, so that fans all over the world will no longer think of Manchester United when they mention the title of Red Devils, but we Belgium! ”

When it was time to play, the two teams stood side by side, the players kept moving, and although they looked calm, everyone could feel the tension before the big game.

Only Deegan was really calm, and everything that happened around him seemed to have nothing to do with him, always looking ahead, and when he saw the referee starting to leave, he immediately followed.

Seeing this, the captain of the Dutch team, De Jong, couldn't help but admire in his heart, he couldn't be as calm as Degan, last night, he almost lost sleep, tossing and turning, and his mind was full of the final four years ago.

Four years ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Netherlands were beaten by Degan in the last minute, and although four years have passed, De Jong has never been able to get out of that game.

Thinking that if he hadn't been a close marker and let Hazard pass that through ball, maybe four years ago in South Africa, the Dutch team would have kissed the Hercules Gold Cup.

Now that four years have passed, the Netherlands and Belgium have once again met on the stage of the World Cup in Brazil, and the opportunity for revenge for the Dutch team has arrived!

With a burst of cheers from the fans at the scene, the two teams walked out of the players' tunnel and walked onto the court, De Jong clenched his fists fiercely, and secretly encouraged himself in his heart: This time, he must definitely win!