Dutch can overcome strong US threat, says in-demand Van Gaal

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DOHA : Netherlands will not underestimate the United States when they meet in the World Cup last 16 this weekend, manager Louis van Gaal told a media conference on Friday that had almost as many questions about his future as it did about the knockout clash. Van Gaal described Saturday's opponents as very

DOHA : Netherlands will not underestimate the United States when they meet in the World Cup last 16 this weekend, manager Louis van Gaal told a media conference on Friday that had almost as many questions about his future as it did about the knockout clash.

"I don't think so but you've got to keep your options open," Van Gaal joked, before getting back to the business in hand. The Dutch made it through by winning Group A with Senegal joining them in the last 16 as runners-up, but Van Gaal's side have failed to impress so far, with the exception of forward Cody Gakpo, who netted three goals in their three group games.

 

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