Netherlands legend Ruud Gullit has accused two Dutch internationals, Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong, of lacking leadership qualities in a scathing attack.
The former Chelsea boss, who won the Euro 1988 with the Dutch side, hit out at the Dutch duo following the recent defeats to Croatia and Italy in the Nations League.
Croatia beat the Netherlands 4-2 in the semi-final and they went on to lose 3-2 against Italy in the third-place play-off.
Writing for De Telegraaf, the AC Milan icon said: “I find that these two important players do not measure up when necessary.
“They do not reach the level that can be required of them as decisive international leaders. I think Van Dijk and De Jong don’t have leadership skills.
“Actually, I’m asking them for something they don’t have. They need to pay more attention to their own game.
“It’s difficult for a coach to work without leaders…”
