Bergwijn expressed his frustration towards Koeman, stating, 'I don't even want to play under Koeman anymore. I won't play for someone who portrays me like he has done in the media.' He further emphasized his disappointment, noting that Koeman's method of communication was disrespectful, saying, 'If he had been a committed national coach, he would have called me first. Now I had to hear about it on TV.' This highlights his desire for direct communication and respect from the national coach.
When addressing Koeman’s remarks regarding his transfer to Saudi Arabia, Bergwijn made it clear that he sees no merit in Koeman’s assessment, declaring, 'His book with the Dutch National Team is closed.' He questions the validity of Koeman's statements based on his career choices and insists that moving clubs should not dictate his commitment to the national team.
Bergwijn did not hold back on commenting about Koeman’s criticisms of Ajax forward Brian Brobbey, saying, 'He had previously publicly expressed an opinion about Brobbey, which was also not nice and which he later said was not smart.' Bergwijn's acknowledgment of this point reflects the broader cultural context of player-coach relationships within Dutch football and highlights their need for mutual respect.
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