Zlatan Ibrahimović Slams Ronald Koeman After Netherlands World Cup Exit

Zlatan Ibrahimović has blasted Ronald Koeman's management after the Netherlands' World Cup exit. On Tuesday morning, the Netherlands were knocked out by Morocco in the round of 32.

The Netherlands had a bright group stage, beating Sweden 5-1 and Tunisia 3-1, and drawing with Japan 2-2. However, they were sent packing after a penalty shootout loss to Morocco.

Ibrahimović told FOX Sports that Koeman's set-up was to blame for the defeat, saying the team did not play with its usual identity. He stated that the Netherlands always plays to win, but under Koeman, they played not to lose.

Morocco will face Canada in the round of 16 on Saturday, July 4. Ibrahimović's comments have sparked debate about Koeman's management and the Netherlands' World Cup campaign.

The Netherlands took the lead late on through Cody Gakpo, but Issa Diop equalized at the death to force extra time. The penalty shootout ensued, with Morocco winning 3-2.

Ibrahimović was scathing in his assessment of Koeman's tactics, saying the team did not feel comfortable and lacked possession and attacking football. He emphasized that the Netherlands should always play to win, even if they lose.

Thierry Henry also criticized Koeman's decision to overload his back line in a 5-4-1 formation, saying it showed a lack of confidence in the team's ability to attack.

Koeman defended his approach, saying he would set up the same way if he had the chance to go again. He stated that the whole of the Netherlands had said the team should play with five men at the back, and he did not care about the criticism.

The defeat has raised questions about Koeman's future as Netherlands manager and the team's overall performance in the World Cup.

Ibrahimović's comments have added fuel to the debate, with many fans and pundits agreeing that the team lost its identity under Koeman's management.

The Netherlands' World Cup campaign has come to an end, but the discussion about the team's performance and Koeman's management will continue.

On Tuesday morning, the Netherlands' World Cup dreams were shattered, and Ibrahimović's criticism has sparked a heated debate about the team's future.