Euro 2024 is being held in Germany, and the Orange Dutch team will once again challenge for the title. The Dutch team had bad luck in this European Championship group and was placed in the group of death, with strong rivals France, Austria led by Rangnick, and Poland led by Lewandowski. After retiring from the national team, the 33-year-old Dutch veteran broke out, far stronger than Gakpo.
In March last year, Luc de Jong said goodbye to the Dutch team and ended his international career. Looking at Luc de Jong's current performance, it's a shame that he's no longer playing for the Netherlands. Because Luc de Jong is in such good form at the moment that he is going through a fantastic season.
In the Eredivisie match that ended on April 26, PSV Eindhoven slaughtered Heerenveen 8-0, setting a record for the most away win in the Eredivisie in team history. In this disparity game, as the captain of PSV Eindhoven's team, Luc de Jong scored 1 shot and 2 passes, creating 3 goals. In all competitions this season, Luc de Jong has made 45 appearances for PSV Eindhoven, starting every game, scoring 36 goals and providing 17 assists.
In the Eredivisie scorers' charts, Luc de Jong is number 1, while he leads the Eredivisie assists charts. PSV Eindhoven won the Dutch Super Cup this season, leading the Eredivisie by nine points, with three games remaining, and PSV Eindhoven have a far better goal difference than second-placed Feyenoord (86-56) and are booked for the Eredivisie title in advance. Also in the Champions League, PSV Eindhoven reached the round of 16.
This season is the best season of Luc de Jong's career, and he can be described as getting older and more demonic, reaching the peak of his form in the twilight of his career. Luc de Jong is a traditional No.9 player, who is best at receiving crosses from teammates and heading goals, and at 1.89m, he is an air bully with the best header ability in football.
Luc de Jong is in hot form, but no longer playing for the Dutch national team is a real loss for the Dutch team. In this summer's European Championship, the Dutch team is still in a top-heavy situation, with players such as Van Dijk, Ake, De Ligt, and Dumfries leading the back line, and the forward position is somewhat weak, and players such as Weghorst, Gakpo, and Depay have average goal statistics this season. If Luc de Jong is still in the Dutch team, he can provide tactical support for the Dutch team, but it's a pity.
How far do you think the Dutch team can go in the Euros this year?