Ronald Koeman aims blistering attack at Man Utd transfer target after axing him from Holland squad
HOLLAND boss Ronald Koeman has hit out at right-back Jeremie Frimpong’s defensive capabilities.
Bayer Leverkusen defender Frimpong, 22, has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
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However, the former Manchester City Academy star is yet to make his Holland debut.
He was in Louis van Gaal’s World Cup squad but was not included in Koeman’s squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and Gibraltar.
That’s despite scoring seven goals and providing nine assists in 35 games from right-back this season.
However, Koeman, 60, has questioned Frimpong’s ability to defend effectively.
He suggested that he has “doubts” over ex-Celtic man’s capability at the back.
When asked why the youngster wasn’t in the squad, he said: “No Frimpong? This is because of the system that we play.
“He plays almost as a right winger.
“My right back should be able to defend well in the first place and I have my doubts about that.”
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Frimpong was part of the Holland squad that were knocked out of the World Cup by eventual winners Argentina in the quarter-finals.
However, he failed to make an appearance at the tournament.
He has now lost his place in the squad for the games against France and Gibralter.
In total Koeman, who replaced Van Gaal after the tournament for a second spell as Holland boss, has named five uncapped players in his squad.
One of those is Newcastle defender Sven Botman, while ex-Liverpool man Georginio Wijnaldum has returned to the squad after missing the World Cup with a broken leg.
