Xavi Hernández facing criticism in the Netherlands national team

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Xavi Hernández has received the first criticisms since his signing for the Netherlands National Team. Wesley Sneijder has questioned the criteria used by the KNVB to hire the 46-year-old coach, who obtained his licenses through an accelerated process and has a contract as the national team coach until 2030.

The debate arises after only two official matches, despite Xavi not having experienced a defeat yet. The Netherlands drew 1-1 against Germany in their debut and later won 1-2 against Serbia, results that have allowed them to accumulate four points in the Nations League.

Wesley Sneijder questions Xavi Hernández's arrival

Wesley Sneijder's criticism is not primarily focused on the coach's results but on the process that allowed him to work as a coach. The former Dutch international recalled that he had inquired previously with the federation about the possibility of undergoing an accelerated training program.

As Sneijder explained on Rondo, the response he received back then was negative. The KNVB informed him that the procedure should be in compliance with a training period of about four years, while Xavi Hernández obtained his accreditations in a much shorter period during his time in Qatar.

Sneijder believes that this difference raises doubts about the criteria followed by the federation. The former player made it clear that he doesn't have a personal issue with Xavi, but he did question the KNVB's decision to hire a coach now whose formative path was different from what is usually expected in the Netherlands.

He also highlighted his coaching experience. Before taking on the role of the Netherlands National Team, Xavi had managed Al-Sadd in Qatar and then FC Barcelona, where he led the first team for over two seasons.

The Netherlands National Team responds with results

While the debate continues about Xavi's signing for the Netherlands National Team, the Catalan coach has started his role with four points out of six. Their debut against Germany ended in a tie thanks to a Dutch goal in the final minutes.

Three days later came their first victory. The Netherlands defeated Serbia 1-2 as visitors, with two goals from Mexx Meerdink, a forward whom Xavi has given prominence in his initial calls.

After the match, the coach himself acknowledged that there are areas for improvement. He pointed out ball circulation, offensive width, and pressure as aspects he would continue working on during this international window.

The upcoming matches will be crucial

The KNVB, on its part, chose Xavi after the World Cup and awarded him a contract until the 2030 World Cup. His coaching staff includes names such as Ruud van Nistelrooy, Sergio Alegre, Óscar Hernández, and Adil Ramzi.

Xavi Hernández's next test will come this afternoon against Greece, before facing Serbia again on October 4th. These two matches will help assess the team's sporting progress while the debate raised by Wesley Sneijder about the federation's hiring criteria continues.

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