Steven Bergwijn has hit back at Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman after closing the doors for the forward in the national team on Friday (Sep 6). Bergwijn, who moved to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) earlier in the month after signing for Al-Ittihad was criticised by Koeman, stating the move is unwanted for a 26-year-old footballer. The spat also saw Koeman publically close the doors for Bergwijn while the winger also now insists that he won’t play for the Dutch manager.

<h2>Bergwijn takes jibe at Koeman</h2>

"The national coach knows very well that the competition in Saudi Arabia is at a great level. Or are you only allowed to take such a step when you are 32?" Bergwijn questioned.

Bergwijn became the latest hot property in Europe to join the SPL having completed his move from Ajax. Considering the majority of the big-name players are heading to SPL in the twilight of their careers, the move from Bergwijn came as a surprise for many. The former Tottenham Hotspur forward has still got plenty to offer in Europe.

However, according to Koeman, the move to SPL was money-driven and had nothing to do with football.

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"The book is basically closed to him. He knows what I think about this," Koeman said earlier in the week, adding that at 26, Bergwijn should be focusing on his sporting career rather than financial incentives. "When you are 26, your main ambition should be sporting, not financial. These are choices that players make," Koeman stated during a press conference.

Bergwijn after his move to SPL was not picked for the ongoing international break as the Netherlands were in action in the Nations League. The Dutch had a productive European campaign where Bergwijn was part of the side. The Netherlands reached the semifinals of the Euro 2024 before Ollie Watkins scored a late winner for England in Dortmund to end their run.

Steven Bergwijn has hit back at Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman after closing the doors for the forward in the national team on Friday (Sep 6). Bergwijn, who moved to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) earlier in the month after signing for Al-Ittihad was criticised by Koeman, stating the move is unwanted for a 26-year-old footballer.

Steven Bergwijn has hit back at Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman after closing the doors for the forward in the national team on Friday (Sep 6). Bergwijn, who moved to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) earlier in the month after signing for Al-Ittihad was criticised by Koeman, stating the move is unwanted for a 26-year-old footballer. The spat also saw Koeman publically close the doors for Bergwijn while the winger also now insists that he won’t play for the Dutch manager. Bergwijn takes jibe at Koeman "The national coach knows very well that the competition in Saudi Arabia is at a great level. Or are you only allowed to take such a step when you are 32?" Bergwijn questioned. Bergwijn became the latest hot property in Europe to join the SPL having completed his move from Ajax. Considering the majority of the big-name players are heading to SPL in the twilight of their careers, the move from Bergwijn came as a surprise for many. The former Tottenham Hotspur forward has still got plenty to offer in Europe. However, according to Koeman, the move to SPL was money-driven and had nothing to do with football. ALSO READ | Paris Paralympics 2024: India's Praveen Kumar wins gold medal in Men's High Jump - T64 event "The book is basically closed to him. He knows what I think about this," Koeman said earlier in the week, adding that at 26, Bergwijn should be focusing on his sporting career rather than financial incentives. "When you are 26, your main ambition should be sporting, not financial. These are choices that players make," Koeman stated during a press conference. Bergwijn after his move to SPL was not picked for the ongoing international break as the Netherlands were in action in the Nations League. The Dutch had a productive European campaign where Bergwijn was part of the side. The Netherlands reached the semifinals of the Euro 2024 before Ollie Watkins scored a late winner for England in Dortmund to end their run.

Steven Bergwijn takes jibe at Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman after comments over Saudi Pro League move

Steven Bergwijn scored two goals deep into stoppage time to snatch Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 victory at Leicester in the Premier League's latest-ever comeback win.

The Netherlands forward looked to have earned a draw for Spurs by driving home from close range in the fifth minute of added-on time on Wednesday, yet there was more drama to come.

Soon after the restart, Leicester lost possession, Harry Kane played a perfectly weighted ball behind the Leicester defense and Bergwijn ran onto it, rounded goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and converted his shot off the post from an acute angle in the seventh extra minute.

"Wow that was madness," Kane wrote on Twitter alongside a picture of him with Bergwijn in the locker room. 
"Football eh!?!?"

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The previous latest comeback to win came in one of the Premier League's most famous matches, when Manchester City scored in the 92nd and 94th minutes to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 and clinch the title in May 2012.

Kane had scored his customary goal against Leicester ? it's now 18 in 17 matches against the team from the Midlands ? to equalize for Tottenham in the 38th, canceling out the 24th-minute opener by Patson Daka.

James Maddison then looked to have won it for Leicester after surging into the penalty area and sending in a shot that deflected into the net off sprawling Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga in the 76th. It was the playmaker's eighth goal in his last 11 matches in all competitions. Then came Bergwijn's late goals.

"I think we showed today that we don't want to give up. Never," Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said. 
"The players know very well what our philosophy must be. We must fight to the end and try to also get a result.

"Today to lose this game was not right. We created many many chances. We were unlucky when we conceded. At the end we were very good. And we believed to the end. We wanted three points and we deserved them."

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Tottenham climbed above north London rival Arsenal into fifth place and is a point behind fourth-place West Ham having played three fewer games.

Leicester was returning to league action after seeing matches against Everton and Burnley get postponed over the past week because of COVID-19 cases among its opponents.

"We had 93 minutes of really good work against a really good side, with top players at the top end of the field," Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers said. 
"We had to fight all the way through the game. We had moments of quality and resilience.

"We are disappointed to concede the equalizer. If we win a couple of duels, the game is over. But we didn't. You then have to take your point. So to lose the game ... It is all on us. We can have no complaints. We gift wrapped three goals and presented them the three points."&nbsp;

Steven Bergwijn scored two goals deep into stoppage time to snatch Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 victory at Leicester in the Premier League's latest-ever comeback win.

Steven Bergwijn scored two goals deep into stoppage time to snatch Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 victory at Leicester in the Premier League's latest-ever comeback win. The Netherlands forward looked to have earned a draw for Spurs by driving home from close range in the fifth minute of added-on time on Wednesday, yet there was more drama to come. Soon after the restart, Leicester lost possession, Harry Kane played a perfectly weighted ball behind the Leicester defense and Bergwijn ran onto it, rounded goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and converted his shot off the post from an acute angle in the seventh extra minute. "Wow that was madness," Kane wrote on Twitter alongside a picture of him with Bergwijn in the locker room. "Football eh!?!?" Read Also | DFB Cup: Holders Borussia Dortmund eliminated after 2-1 loss to Bundesliga 2 side St Pauli The previous latest comeback to win came in one of the Premier League's most famous matches, when Manchester City scored in the 92nd and 94th minutes to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2 and clinch the title in May 2012. Kane had scored his customary goal against Leicester ? it's now 18 in 17 matches against the team from the Midlands ? to equalize for Tottenham in the 38th, canceling out the 24th-minute opener by Patson Daka. James Maddison then looked to have won it for Leicester after surging into the penalty area and sending in a shot that deflected into the net off sprawling Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga in the 76th. It was the playmaker's eighth goal in his last 11 matches in all competitions. Then came Bergwijn's late goals. "I think we showed today that we don't want to give up. Never," Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said. "The players know very well what our philosophy must be. We must fight to the end and try to also get a result. "Today to lose this game was not right. We created many many chances. We were unlucky when we conceded. At the end we were very good. And we believed to the end. We wanted three points and we deserved them." Read Also | Juventus beat Sampdoria to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals, Ivan Immobile sets Lazio against Milan Tottenham climbed above north London rival Arsenal into fifth place and is a point behind fourth-place West Ham having played three fewer games. Leicester was returning to league action after seeing matches against Everton and Burnley get postponed over the past week because of COVID-19 cases among its opponents. "We had 93 minutes of really good work against a really good side, with top players at the top end of the field," Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers said. "We had to fight all the way through the game. We had moments of quality and resilience. "We are disappointed to concede the equalizer. If we win a couple of duels, the game is over. But we didn't. You then have to take your point. So to lose the game ... It is all on us. We can have no complaints. We gift wrapped three goals and presented them the three points."

PL: Steven Bergwijn's twin strikes helps Tottenham beat Leicester in memorable fashion

Tottenham Hotspur will be without winger Steven Bergwijn for the rest of the season and full-back Ben Davies will also miss their Champions League last-16 return leg at RB Leipzig on Tuesday but Jose Mourinho is confident his team can turn the tie around.

The Premier League club, who lost 1-0 in the first leg in London last month, are already without injured England captain Harry Kane and their South Korea striker Son Heung-min, while Bergwijn was injured in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

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Checks on Monday showed the Dutch international suffered a serious sprain to his left ankle and is unlikely to play for the rest of the season, coach Mourinho told a news conference.

"Ben, out one week, two weeks," Mourinho said on Monday. "Steven, I don't expect him to play this season."

The Portuguese said he was in an unusual position to prepare for a big game without several key players.

"No," he answered when asked if he had ever been in such a position. "That's what it is. We're used to it. We were psychologically more down with the other injuries (of Kane and Son). When you have three, four or five or six or seven it's the same.

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"I am very motivated, very calm, very positive. But if you want to imagine Leipzig tomorrow without Timo Werner, Schick, Christopher Nkunku, Yussuf Poulsen, Emil Forsberg I am pretty sure the coach Julian Nagelsmann would not be laughing as much as I am now."

Spurs have failed to win any of their last five matches in all competitions, including their first-leg defeat.

That poor run also covers being knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties by the Premier League's basement club Norwich City.

"Tomorrow we have to give everything. Or we win or we leave everything on that pitch," Mourinho said.

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"It is not an easy situation. We feel hurt by the fact that we recovered 11 points to go to the fourth position in the Premier League and then arrive in a situation where we are really in trouble.

"But tomorrow is one game. We are losing 1-0 at halftime and we have a second half now to play and we go with everything we have."

"The momentum is negative. We lost and drew the last two matches and (with) one defeat on penalties so the momentum is not the best but I feel the boys deserve something special."

Tottenham Hotspur will be without winger Steven Bergwijn for the rest of the season and full-back Ben Davies will also miss their Champions League last-16 return leg at RB Leipzig on Tuesday but Jose Mourinho is confident his team can turn the tie around.

Tottenham Hotspur will be without winger Steven Bergwijn for the rest of the season and full-back Ben Davies will also miss their Champions League last-16 return leg at RB Leipzig on Tuesday but Jose Mourinho is confident his team can turn the tie around. The Premier League club, who lost 1-0 in the first leg in London last month, are already without injured England captain Harry Kane and their South Korea striker Son Heung-min, while Bergwijn was injured in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Burnley. Also Read: Champions League qualification very difficult for Spurs: Mourinho Checks on Monday showed the Dutch international suffered a serious sprain to his left ankle and is unlikely to play for the rest of the season, coach Mourinho told a news conference. "Ben, out one week, two weeks," Mourinho said on Monday. "Steven, I don't expect him to play this season." The Portuguese said he was in an unusual position to prepare for a big game without several key players. "No," he answered when asked if he had ever been in such a position. "That's what it is. We're used to it. We were psychologically more down with the other injuries (of Kane and Son). When you have three, four or five or six or seven it's the same. Also Read: Champions League: 10-men Barcelona see their way out against Napoli "I am very motivated, very calm, very positive. But if you want to imagine Leipzig tomorrow without Timo Werner, Schick, Christopher Nkunku, Yussuf Poulsen, Emil Forsberg I am pretty sure the coach Julian Nagelsmann would not be laughing as much as I am now." Spurs have failed to win any of their last five matches in all competitions, including their first-leg defeat. That poor run also covers being knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties by the Premier League's basement club Norwich City. "Tomorrow we have to give everything. Or we win or we leave everything on that pitch," Mourinho said. Also Read: Injuries frustrate Jose Mourinho, Spurs continue to struggle without Kane and Son "It is not an easy situation. We feel hurt by the fact that we recovered 11 points to go to the fourth position in the Premier League and then arrive in a situation where we are really in trouble. "But tomorrow is one game. We are losing 1-0 at halftime and we have a second half now to play and we go with everything we have." "The momentum is negative. We lost and drew the last two matches and (with) one defeat on penalties so the momentum is not the best but I feel the boys deserve something special."

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Steven Bergwijn takes jibe at Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman after comments over Saudi Pro League move

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