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Rafael van der Vaart's Scathing Critique of Frenkie de Jong after Netherlands' World Cup Disappointment

Rafael van der Vaart did not hold back in his criticism of Frenkie de Jong following the Netherlands' heart-wrenching World Cup loss to Morocco. Find out why the former Oranje midfielder believes De Jong's performance was invisible and the tactics were to blame.

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Rafael van der Vaart's Scathing Critique of Frenkie de Jong after Netherlands' World Cup Disappointment

'Worst game I have ever seen from him!' - Rafael Van der Vaart blasts 'invisible' Frenkie de Jong after Netherlands' World Cup defeat to Morocco

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Rafael van der Vaart's Blistering Critique

Former Oranje midfielder Rafael van der Vaart did not mince his words when assessing Frenkie de Jong's display in the Netherlands' World Cup defeat to Morocco. Van der Vaart highlighted how Ronald Koeman's tactical decisions left De Jong isolated and ineffective on the pitch.

Published on Jun 30, 2026