Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville has been reinstated to the starting lineup for the upcoming match against Morocco, following his participation in all three group stage fixtures.
The right winger shared his readiness and motivation for the knockout clash during a pre-match interview with national broadcaster NOS.
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"It feels good. We played three good matches in the group.
Now it really begins," Summerville said.
The squad held an internal team meeting ahead of the fixture, a detail previously disclosed by captain Virgil van Dijk during a press conference on Sunday.
Summerville noted that the details of the player discussions would remain private.
"What was said in that conversation stays internal," Summerville said.
The winger emphasized the high intensity within the camp, noting that the squad completed two highly productive training sessions leading up to the decisive game.
"We want to keep each other sharp, of course. Today is do or die.
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I think everyone is ready for this match. We are all eager and sharp.
We had two very good training sessions. We are ready for it.
I can't wait," Summerville said.
Confidence in the Squad
Addressing the individual qualities of the opposition, the player acknowledged the threat posed by Morocco while expressing ultimate confidence in the Dutch squad's capabilities.
"I want to play. Whether I start on the bench or in the starting eleven, I am always ready.
I want to show myself and that will happen today. Morocco is a very good team with many individual qualities, but we have them too.
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It will be a very nice match. The best will win," Summerville said.
